MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,455 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Centre Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Centre Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)
Centre Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Centre Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Centre Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Centre Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Centre Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Centre Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GT550?
Based on 15,005 MOT tests across 2,006 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R797 SRK is a 1997 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 1997 Kawasaki GT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 29,544 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 R797 SRK, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki GT550 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was R797 SRK registered?
R797 SRK is a 1997 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 7 August 1997.
Is R797 SRK safe to buy?
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