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K423 OMW

1993 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,697 mi
Last recorded83,697 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GT55032,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK423 OMW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 83,697 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 83,696 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear brake drum distorted

Pass 12 Jun 2008 83,696 miles

rear brake drum slightly distorted

Fail 4 Jun 2008 83,696 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

rear brake drum slightly disorted

Pass 4 Jun 2007 72,050 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 56,157 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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K423 OMW is a 1993 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K423 OMW, 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.

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What year was K423 OMW registered?

K423 OMW is a 1993 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 13 January 1993.

Is K423 OMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K423 OMW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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