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E223 KLM

1988 Kawasaki GT550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,471 mi
Last recorded19,471 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GT55035,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE223 KLM
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 19,471 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front brake slightly spongey

Pass 23 Nov 2013 17,575 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 15,406 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2006 15,404 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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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E223 KLM is a 1988 Kawasaki GT550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki GT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 35,457 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 E223 KLM, 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 38 years old, this Kawasaki GT550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E223 KLM registered?

E223 KLM is a 1988 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 6 June 1988.

Is E223 KLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E223 KLM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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