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K178 OEU

1993 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,035 mi
Last recorded42,035 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GT55032,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK178 OEU
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 42,035 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 40,643 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 40,643 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2012 38,207 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight drag front brake

Fail 2 Mar 2012 38,191 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 36,817 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 35,540 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 34,071 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 32,882 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 31,470 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 29,971 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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K178 OEU is a 1993 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1993 Kawasaki GT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 32,890 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 K178 OEU, 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 33 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 K178 OEU registered?

K178 OEU is a 1993 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 14 June 1993.

Is K178 OEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K178 OEU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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