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L666 LWM

1998 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,765 mi
Last recorded21,765 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GT55040,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL666 LWM
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2008 21,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

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

Offside Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 21,755 miles

Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

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

Offside Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 20,708 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 18,064 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 18,022 miles

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

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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L666 LWM is a 1998 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki GT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 40,737 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 L666 LWM, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki GT550 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L666 LWM is a 1998 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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