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W342 ULY

2000 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,287 mi
Last recorded47,287 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki GT55026,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW342 ULY
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 47,287 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 47,237 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 47,237 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 47,050 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 46,908 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 45,996 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 44,707 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 43,774 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 42,429 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 41,307 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 40,742 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 40,742 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 39,891 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 39,891 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 39,267 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 39,267 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 38,531 miles

front tyre low on air

Pass 17 Jul 2008 37,709 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 37,691 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 37,027 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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W342 ULY 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 75%.

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 W342 ULY, 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 W342 ULY registered?

W342 ULY is a 2000 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 26 June 2000.

Is W342 ULY safe to buy?

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