MOT Status
ValidMileage
38,574 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
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
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front tyre starting to perish.
Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))
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)
oil leak from bottom of engine
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is L181 BPK safe to buy?
The MOT history for L181 BPK shows 28 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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