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L123 OCA

1993 Kawasaki GT550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

13,772 mi
Last recorded13,772 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GT55032,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 OCA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 13,772 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 13,766 miles

Rear Brake linked system has an excessively worn master cylinder pivot. excess travel (3.2.B5)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 13,453 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 13,449 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear Brake pedal is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 13,283 miles

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2013 13,104 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 12,606 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 11,577 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 11,194 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 11,194 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2008 11,194 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

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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L123 OCA is a 1993 Kawasaki GT550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L123 OCA, 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 L123 OCA registered?

L123 OCA is a 1993 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 3 August 1993.

Is L123 OCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L123 OCA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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