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R779 MRX

1998 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,097 mi
Last recorded19,097 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GT55040,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 MRX
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 19,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2012 15,582 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front tyre slightly cracked/perished

Pass 8 Feb 2011 14,529 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 14,498 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 14,494 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2007 14,494 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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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R779 MRX is a 1998 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R779 MRX, 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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What year was R779 MRX registered?

R779 MRX is a 1998 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 24 January 1998.

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