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L181 BPK

1993 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,574 mi
Last recorded38,574 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GT55032,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL181 BPK
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 38,574 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 37,868 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 37,868 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 May 2024 36,941 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 36,940 miles

Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 May 2023 35,974 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2023 35,972 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp not working when operating front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 35,880 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front tyre starting to perish.

Pass 3 Jun 2021 35,398 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 34,917 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 34,464 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 34,464 miles

Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 33,759 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 33,430 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 32,890 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 32,305 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 31,666 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 30,871 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 30,867 miles

Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 29,913 miles

oil leak from bottom of engine

Pass 24 Sep 2010 29,034 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 29,024 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Sep 2009 28,327 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 28,327 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 27,206 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 26,302 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 25,509 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 25,509 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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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L181 BPK is a 1993 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 L181 BPK, 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 L181 BPK registered?

L181 BPK is a 1993 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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