MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,909 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
front tyre perished
rear suspension slightly stiff in operation
Offside Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)
Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Oil leak
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GT550?
Based on 15,005 MOT tests across 2,006 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R882 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 71.4%.
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 R882 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 R882 FGJ registered?
R882 FGJ is a 1997 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R882 FGJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R882 FGJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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