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E550 LLA

1988 Kawasaki KMX200

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

22,712 mi
Last recorded22,712 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki KMX20015,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE550 LLA
MakeKawasaki
ModelKMX200
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 22,712 miles

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 22,665 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 22,664 miles

Brake pedal pivot excessively worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements insufficient border (0.1 (d))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock Front mudguard hitting exhaust system (2.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose worn so angles down (6.2.12 (a))

Rear stop lamp switch cable tied on

Pass 19 Nov 2022 22,540 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 22,534 miles

Advise front mudguard clipping exhaust

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 22,515 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 22,462 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 22,019 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 21,582 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 21,080 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 20,704 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 20,419 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 19,946 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 19,828 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 19,744 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 19,473 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 19 Jun 2010 19,460 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KMX200?

Based on 3,318 MOT tests across 487 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
167
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
487
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 46
reflector on motorcycle missing 41
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 37
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 36
Direction indicators not working 26
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E550 LLA is a 1988 Kawasaki KMX200 in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki KMX200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 15,760 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki KMX200 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E550 LLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KMX200 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Kawasaki KMX200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E550 LLA registered?

E550 LLA is a 1988 Kawasaki KMX200, first registered on 7 June 1988.

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