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Y198 GCA

2001 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,369 mi
Last recorded21,369 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki GT55031,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 GCA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 29 Mar 2016 21,369 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 21,367 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 21,141 miles

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

rebound damping slow on rear

Pass 18 Sep 2012 20,594 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 19,522 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 17,726 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 14,778 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 11,085 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 8,206 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 7,145 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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Y198 GCA is a 2001 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y198 GCA, 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 Y198 GCA registered?

Y198 GCA is a 2001 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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