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K117 BCY

1992 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,928 mi
Last recorded46,928 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki GT55034,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK117 BCY
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 46,928 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 46,928 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 46,911 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front tyre slightly perished

Fail 20 Sep 2012 46,911 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

front tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 Dec 2010 46,853 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 44,628 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 40,207 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 40,112 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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K117 BCY is a 1992 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki GT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 34,624 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 K117 BCY, 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 34 years old, this Kawasaki GT550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K117 BCY registered?

K117 BCY is a 1992 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 13 August 1992.

Is K117 BCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K117 BCY shows 8 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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