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K197 WJO

1993 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,741 mi
Last recorded59,741 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GT55032,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK197 WJO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 59,741 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 59,741 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 56,793 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 56,673 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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K197 WJO is a 1993 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Kawasaki GT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 32,890 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 K197 WJO, 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 K197 WJO registered?

K197 WJO is a 1993 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 25 January 1993.

Is K197 WJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K197 WJO 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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