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D485 UTU

1996 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,041 mi
Last recorded17,041 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2005
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GT55036,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD485 UTU
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2005 17,041 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 17,041 miles

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

Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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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D485 UTU is a 1996 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki GT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 36,834 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 D485 UTU, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki GT550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D485 UTU?

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What year was D485 UTU registered?

D485 UTU is a 1996 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 5 November 1996.

Is D485 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D485 UTU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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