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V294 EMO

1999 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,197 mi
Last recorded62,197 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki GT55026,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV294 EMO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2010 62,197 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

advise + the headlamp is poorly mounted (loose)

advise = the tickover is high and runs unevenly

Pass 22 Aug 2009 60,610 miles

Clicking in front forks

Front n/s disc corroding

Fail 22 Aug 2009 60,610 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Clicking in front forks

Front n/s disc corroding

Pass 15 Aug 2008 58,506 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 56,949 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 55,504 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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V294 EMO is a 1999 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V294 EMO, 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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What year was V294 EMO registered?

V294 EMO is a 1999 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 7 October 1999.

Is V294 EMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V294 EMO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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