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Y840 OVL

2001 Kawasaki GT550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,067 mi
Last recorded43,067 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki GT55031,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY840 OVL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 43,067 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 41,110 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 41,110 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 37,676 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 34,060 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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Y840 OVL is a 2001 Kawasaki GT550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y840 OVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y840 OVL registered?

Y840 OVL is a 2001 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y840 OVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y840 OVL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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