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V833 JGU

1999 Kawasaki GT550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,952 mi
Last recorded90,952 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki GT55026,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV833 JGU
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 90,952 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 90,552 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 90,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 87,307 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 85,462 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 68,827 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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V833 JGU is a 1999 Kawasaki GT550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 V833 JGU, 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 V833 JGU registered?

V833 JGU is a 1999 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 14 September 1999.

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