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W147 YGN

2000 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,294 mi
Last recorded46,294 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki GT55026,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW147 YGN
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 46,294 miles

Oil leak

clutch lever

front brake lever travel

slight frame corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2011 46,280 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Oil leak

clutch lever

front brake lever travel

slight frame corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2010 45,749 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 45,749 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 40,731 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 40,731 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 40,686 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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W147 YGN is a 2000 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 W147 YGN, 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 W147 YGN registered?

W147 YGN is a 2000 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 29 August 2000.

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