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W729 RYD

2000 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

5,197 mi
Last recorded5,197 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki GT55026,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW729 RYD
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 5,197 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 5,197 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 4,305 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 2,372 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear brake pedal spring missing.

Fail 17 Jun 2016 2,372 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear brake pedal spring missing.

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 98,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 18 Jun 2015 98,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 96,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 94,621 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 90,484 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 89,584 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 89,584 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Jul 2008 79,989 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 67,500 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 60,689 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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W729 RYD is a 2000 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W729 RYD, 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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W729 RYD is a 2000 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 25 July 2000.

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