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S708 VGY

1998 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,470 mi
Last recorded46,470 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GT55040,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS708 VGY
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 46,470 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 45,717 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 45,162 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 44,433 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 43,624 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 42,776 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 42,552 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Aug 2012 42,545 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 42,431 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 42,135 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 41,510 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 41,135 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 40,737 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 40,737 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 40,402 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 40,402 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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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S708 VGY is a 1998 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S708 VGY, 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 S708 VGY registered?

S708 VGY is a 1998 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is S708 VGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S708 VGY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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