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R774 BLB

1998 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,082 mi
Last recorded44,082 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GT55040,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR774 BLB
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 44,082 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

front tyre perished

Fail 9 Mar 2017 44,082 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

front tyre perished

Pass 7 May 2015 43,864 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 43,858 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 43,856 miles

Rear Rear position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 43,345 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 43,345 miles

Centre Front Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Centre Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Centre Rear Brake lever excessively corroded (3.2.A1c)

Centre Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear (3.2.A1i)

Centre Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Centre Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Inner Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GT550?

Based on 15,005 MOT tests across 2,006 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
707
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
2,006
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 168
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 164
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 153
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 124
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 117
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R774 BLB is a 1998 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki GT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 40,737 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki GT550 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R774 BLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GT550 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki GT550 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R774 BLB is a 1998 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 30 July 1998.

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