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S38 SPU

1998 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,303 mi
Last recorded76,303 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GT55040,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS38 SPU
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 76,303 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 76,286 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 71,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 71,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 71,083 miles

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))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 70,730 miles

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))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 70,730 miles

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))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 69,653 miles

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))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 67,934 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 66,857 miles

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 64,705 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 62,423 miles

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)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 62,423 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 60,299 miles

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 56,664 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 53,049 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 48,915 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 44,446 miles

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 40,527 miles

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 37,565 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 32,099 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 25,950 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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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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S38 SPU is a 1998 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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