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W803 HJO

2000 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,030 mi
Last recorded89,030 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki GT55026,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW803 HJO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 89,030 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 85,856 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 85,856 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 25,163 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 24,249 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 24,033 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn front discs are very worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 24,033 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick left hand front pad is close to metal (3.2.A1f(i))

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired no pilot light (1.1.1b)

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake front brake is binding (3.3.A1a)

Brake disc(s) slightly worn front discs are very worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 23,302 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 22,185 miles

ADVISE SERVICE/ CLEAN FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS

Fail 25 Sep 2014 19,758 miles

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 19,758 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 18,428 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

centre stand corroded

front brake binding slightly

gear linkage worn

gearlever loose on shaft

Pass 13 Sep 2013 18,428 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

centre stand corroded

front brake binding slightly

gear linkage worn

gearlever loose on shaft

Fail 11 Sep 2013 18,423 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

front brake binding slightly

gear linkage worn

gearlever loose on shaft

Pass 8 Oct 2011 16,066 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 15,588 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Lower Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 15,588 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 14,040 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 12,720 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 11,299 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 8,272 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 5,958 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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W803 HJO is a 2000 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W803 HJO, 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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W803 HJO is a 2000 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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