MOT Status
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65,781 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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))
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))
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is Y553 MFC safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y553 MFC shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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