MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,303 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
slight oil leek
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Mudguard insecure ()
slight oil leek
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front tyre is perished in between treads.
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front brakes binding slightly
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GT550?
Based on 15,005 MOT tests across 2,006 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S38 SPU is a 1998 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 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 S38 SPU, 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 S38 SPU registered?
S38 SPU is a 1998 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 25 August 1998.
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