MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,071 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight leak at exhaust
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
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)
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)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
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)
Clutch lever damaged at end of lever but does not affect riders control.
Throttle tube damaged but does not affect riders control.
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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