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W487 FON

2000 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

97,277 mi
Last recorded97,277 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2006
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki GT55026,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW487 FON
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2006 97,277 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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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W487 FON is a 2000 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 W487 FON, 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 W487 FON registered?

W487 FON is a 2000 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 17 August 2000.

Is W487 FON safe to buy?

The MOT history for W487 FON shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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