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K617 DTH

1993 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

14,163 mi
Last recorded14,163 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GT55032,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK617 DTH
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 14,163 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 13,702 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 13,410 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 13,131 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 12,996 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 12,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 12,665 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 12,163 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 12,163 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2017 11,971 miles

Front brake lever slightly spongy

Fail 21 Feb 2017 11,964 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front brake lever slightly spongy

Offside bar end slightly loose

Pass 21 Aug 2012 10,459 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 10,459 miles

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Pass 31 May 2011 7,704 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 26 May 2011 7,704 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 4,053 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 2,700 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 1,877 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007

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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K617 DTH is a 1993 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 K617 DTH, 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 K617 DTH registered?

K617 DTH is a 1993 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 1 July 1993.

Is K617 DTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K617 DTH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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