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K840 JUG

1993 Kawasaki GT550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

711 mi
Last recorded711 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GT55032,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK840 JUG
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 711 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 677 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 677 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 659 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 484 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 109 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 34,234 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 32,687 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 32,009 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 31,451 miles

Front tyre worn (sidewall slightly perished)

Pass 15 May 2014 30,970 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 30,209 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 29,672 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 28,557 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 27,744 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 26,889 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 26,475 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 22,565 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 24,315 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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K840 JUG is a 1993 Kawasaki GT550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 K840 JUG, 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 K840 JUG registered?

K840 JUG is a 1993 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 27 April 1993.

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