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R884 FGJ

1997 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,753 mi
Last recorded21,753 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GT55029,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR884 FGJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 21,753 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 21,340 miles

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 20,638 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 19,987 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 18,565 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 18,507 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 16,950 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 14,615 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 14,615 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 10,762 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 10,762 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 7,364 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 7,364 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Aug 2006 39,162 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 39,162 miles

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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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R884 FGJ is a 1997 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R884 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 R884 FGJ registered?

R884 FGJ is a 1997 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R884 FGJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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