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R922 GGY

1998 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,793 mi
Last recorded44,793 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GT55040,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR922 GGY
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 44,793 miles

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

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

tow bar slightly loose

Pass 13 Oct 2010 44,793 miles

engine noise

gear lever worn

tow bar fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2010 44,793 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

engine noise

gear lever worn

tow bar fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2009 44,793 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 44,793 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2008 44,793 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 37,494 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 29,832 miles

front tyre on legal limit

Fail 11 Mar 2006 29,798 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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R922 GGY is a 1998 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki GT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 40,737 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 R922 GGY, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki GT550 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R922 GGY registered?

R922 GGY is a 1998 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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