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T943 FPY

1999 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

53,700 mi
Last recorded53,700 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki GT55026,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT943 FPY
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 53,700 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 53,692 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 53,552 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 53,280 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 52,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 52,464 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 52,464 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 52,109 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 51,395 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 50,758 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 50,749 miles

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. Swinging arm (2.4.A.1a)

Front brake discs worn

tail light only working on o/s bulb

Pass 16 Nov 2016 49,805 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 49,315 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 49,315 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 48,128 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 46,919 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 45,582 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 44,809 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 44,809 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 43,876 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 42,687 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 41,853 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 41,853 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 39,823 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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T943 FPY is a 1999 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 T943 FPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T943 FPY registered?

T943 FPY is a 1999 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 9 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T943 FPY shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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