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S966 TKM

1999 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,519 mi
Last recorded94,519 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki GT55026,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS966 TKM
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 94,519 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 94,366 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 93,714 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 93,714 miles

Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Fail 27 May 2010 93,704 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 91,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 29 May 2009 91,794 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

SLIGHT KNOCKING IN FRONT FORKS

Pass 21 Jul 2008 90,696 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 90,696 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 88,727 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 85,597 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 74,868 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 74,868 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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S966 TKM is a 1999 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki GT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 26,686 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 S966 TKM, 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 27 years old, this Kawasaki GT550 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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S966 TKM is a 1999 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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