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L149 TGT

1993 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,334 mi
Last recorded41,334 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GT55032,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL149 TGT
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 41,334 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

front tyre perished

nearside mirror cracked,motorcycle windscreen cracked

Fail 5 Jul 2013 41,334 miles

Offside Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

nearside mirror cracked,motorcycle windscreen cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2010 40,204 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 38,619 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 25 May 2006 37,637 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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L149 TGT is a 1993 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L149 TGT, 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 L149 TGT registered?

L149 TGT is a 1993 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 16 November 1993.

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