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Y553 MFC

2001 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

65,781 mi
Last recorded65,781 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki GT55031,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY553 MFC
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 65,781 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2025 65,781 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 65,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 65,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 60,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 60,170 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 60,078 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 59,991 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 55,025 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 51,331 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 51,331 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 46,627 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 34,320 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 33,127 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 33,025 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 31,678 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 31,678 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 29,655 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 27,678 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 27,678 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 26,695 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 26,695 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 26,695 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 26,695 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 24,022 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 24,022 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 21,608 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 21,608 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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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Y553 MFC is a 2001 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 Y553 MFC, 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 Y553 MFC registered?

Y553 MFC is a 2001 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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