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K857 FUU

1993 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,339 mi
Last recorded31,339 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GT55032,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK857 FUU
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 31,339 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 30,948 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 29,687 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 26,954 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 24,557 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 21,258 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 21,258 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 20,274 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 20,274 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation Rear brake light switch needed adjusting slightly as it didnt operate immediately as the rear brake was applied. (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2011 60,171 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 59,676 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 59,671 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 17,768 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 17,763 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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K857 FUU is a 1993 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K857 FUU, 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 K857 FUU registered?

K857 FUU is a 1993 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 23 April 1993.

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The MOT history for K857 FUU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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