MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,755 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Headlight has a beam corrector fitted to alter the low beam aim.
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
rear mud guard showing signs of corrosion
Oil leak
Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Nearside Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Oil leak
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GT550?
Based on 15,005 MOT tests across 2,006 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R97 XBU is a 1997 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R97 XBU, 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 R97 XBU registered?
R97 XBU is a 1997 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R97 XBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R97 XBU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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