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R205 WBW

1997 Kawasaki GT550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,071 mi
Last recorded43,071 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GT55029,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 WBW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 43,071 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 43,021 miles

slight leak at exhaust

Fail 4 Apr 2017 43,021 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering fuel tank (2.1.2a)

Offside Front indicator insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2016 42,038 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 39,339 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 39,339 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 35,734 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 35,734 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 35,725 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 35,694 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 35,676 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 34,668 miles

Clutch lever damaged at end of lever but does not affect riders control.

Throttle tube damaged but does not affect riders control.

Pass 16 Sep 2006 34,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 33,409 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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R205 WBW is a 1997 Kawasaki GT550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki GT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 29,544 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 R205 WBW, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki GT550 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R205 WBW registered?

R205 WBW is a 1997 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 22 October 1997.

Is R205 WBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R205 WBW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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