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Y428 NOY

2001 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,792 mi
Last recorded69,792 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki GT55031,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY428 NOY
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 69,792 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 69,790 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 68,960 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 65,427 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 62,693 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 62,693 miles

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 58,502 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 53,363 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2005 46,279 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 46,073 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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Y428 NOY 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 70%.

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 Y428 NOY, 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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Y428 NOY is a 2001 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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