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W226 ULT

2000 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,940 mi
Last recorded24,940 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki GT55026,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW226 ULT
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 24,940 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 24,694 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 24,678 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Fail 18 Sep 2006 23,994 miles

Centre Rear Upper Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 23,994 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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W226 ULT is a 2000 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W226 ULT, 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 W226 ULT registered?

W226 ULT is a 2000 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W226 ULT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W226 ULT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W226 ULT have outstanding finance?

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