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R797 SRK

1997 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,455 mi
Last recorded93,455 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GT55029,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 SRK
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 93,455 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 93,455 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 93,247 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 93,247 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 93,223 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 85,864 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jun 2006 83,481 miles

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.

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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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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