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X37 ERA

2001 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,851 mi
Last recorded53,851 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki GT55031,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX37 ERA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 53,851 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 42,940 miles

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 42,940 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 41,704 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 38,203 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 38,203 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 35,471 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 31,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 28,657 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 25,448 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 25,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 21,533 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 18,098 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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X37 ERA is a 2001 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki GT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 31,678 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 X37 ERA, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki GT550 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was X37 ERA registered?

X37 ERA is a 2001 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 20 February 2001.

Is X37 ERA safe to buy?

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