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Y524 NRK

2001 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,859 mi
Last recorded86,859 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki GT55031,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY524 NRK
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2016 86,859 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 80,133 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2015 80,133 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 69,998 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 69,998 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 65,528 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 65,249 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 64,897 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 64,522 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 63,154 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 61,670 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 60,520 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 52,965 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 38,912 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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Y524 NRK is a 2001 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y524 NRK, 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 Y524 NRK registered?

Y524 NRK is a 2001 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y524 NRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y524 NRK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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