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R881 FGJ

1997 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

19,260 mi
Last recorded19,260 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GT55029,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR881 FGJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2010 19,260 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 16,968 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 16,494 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 16,494 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Fail 7 Sep 2007 16,475 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 13,358 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 May 2006 13,315 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyre cracking

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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R881 FGJ 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 R881 FGJ, 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 R881 FGJ registered?

R881 FGJ is a 1997 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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