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J532 WHB

2000 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

42,645 mi
Last recorded42,645 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki GT55026,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ532 WHB
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 42,645 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 42,583 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 42,377 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 41,579 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 41,044 miles

Front Upper Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals

Pass 22 Jun 2016 39,141 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 May 2015 37,706 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 37,706 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 36,721 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 36,720 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

slight movement nearside handle bar mounting

Pass 3 Jun 2013

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2013

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 30,341 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 27,997 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 24,662 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 21,590 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 18,680 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 14,908 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 12,880 miles
Pass 12 May 2005 12,366 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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J532 WHB is a 2000 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2000 Kawasaki GT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 26,917 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J532 WHB, 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 26 years old, this Kawasaki GT550 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J532 WHB registered?

J532 WHB is a 2000 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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