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W491 WDG

2000 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

57,649 mi
Last recorded57,649 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki GT55026,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 WDG
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 57,649 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 56,075 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 52,603 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside foot peg rubber slightly damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2020 49,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front foot peg rubber damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2020 49,087 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front foot peg rubber damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 41,121 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 33,687 miles

Fork gators fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 29,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2015 26,660 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 26,660 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2014 23,996 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 21,862 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 May 2012 18,642 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 16,240 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 16,240 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 14,184 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 14,184 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 11,419 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 9,230 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 6,737 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 6,358 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 6,238 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 6,238 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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W491 WDG is a 2000 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W491 WDG, 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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W491 WDG is a 2000 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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