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Y148 PVJ

2001 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

35,150 mi
Last recorded35,150 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki GT55031,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY148 PVJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 35,150 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 34,214 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 33,074 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 31,593 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 30,162 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 28,643 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 25,913 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 25,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 24,017 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 21,986 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 19,603 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 17,427 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 15,824 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 14,247 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 13,177 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 12,260 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 10,738 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 9,032 miles

oil level low and slight leak

Pass 28 Mar 2008 7,209 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 6,323 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 6,323 miles

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

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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Y148 PVJ is a 2001 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 Y148 PVJ, 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 Y148 PVJ registered?

Y148 PVJ is a 2001 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 2 August 2001.

Is Y148 PVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y148 PVJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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