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R938 PWR

1997 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,407 mi
Last recorded44,407 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GT55029,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 PWR
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 44,407 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 43,762 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 43,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 42,517 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 42,517 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 21 Feb 2012 42,203 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

front brake near reserve travel limit

front brake slightly spongy

Fail 9 Feb 2012 42,199 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

front brake near reserve travel limit

front brake slightly spongy

Pass 16 Apr 2011 41,723 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 41,707 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 41,672 miles

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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R938 PWR is a 1997 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R938 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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What year was R938 PWR registered?

R938 PWR is a 1997 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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