1996 Kawasaki 550 0.6L Petrol · N278 BMP
1996 Kawasaki 550 (0.6L, petrol). First registered 22/01/1996. Recorded mileage 80,774 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- KAWASAKI 550
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/01/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,774 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 553cc
N278 BMP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2025
- 80,774 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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N278 BMP Mileage History
- 18/11/202278,466 mi
- 18/11/202278,466 mi
- 30/10/202380,143 mi+1,677 mi
- 30/10/202380,143 mi
- 14/01/202580,774 mi+631 mi
Average of roughly 1,069 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N278 BMP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Kawasaki 550 (N278 BMP) between November 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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