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E260 KCP

1988 Kawasaki GT550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

30,415 mi
Last recorded30,415 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GT55035,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE260 KCP
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 30,415 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 29,516 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 29,202 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 28,511 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 28,023 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 27,775 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 27,502 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 27,499 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 27,258 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 26,948 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 25,844 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 25,806 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 25,776 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 25,327 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 25,310 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 24,751 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 24,715 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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E260 KCP is a 1988 Kawasaki GT550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E260 KCP, 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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How do I check the history of E260 KCP?

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What year was E260 KCP registered?

E260 KCP is a 1988 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 21 June 1988.

Is E260 KCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E260 KCP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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