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R935 PWR

1997 Kawasaki GT550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

26,524 mi
Last recorded26,524 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GT55029,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR935 PWR
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 26,524 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 26,524 miles

Handlebar insecure (2.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 26,271 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 26,263 miles

Brake pivot excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2022 25,473 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 23,836 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 23,684 miles

prop shaft slightly bent.

Fail 26 Jul 2019 23,667 miles

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Front Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

prop shaft slightly bent.

Pass 10 Oct 2015 23,036 miles

o/s front pad low

slight tightness in head stock

front tyre on limit at test

Pass 3 Jun 2013 22,577 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 22,577 miles

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 22,215 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 22,212 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 21,799 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 21,799 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 20,634 miles

Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 20,634 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 20,587 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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R935 PWR is a 1997 Kawasaki GT550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R935 PWR, 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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R935 PWR is a 1997 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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