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L686 ETA

1994 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

36,502 mi
Last recorded36,502 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki GT55034,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL686 ETA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2019 36,502 miles

Footrest missing rear foot rest (6.2.12 (a))

Front All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pillion seat with a defective supporting structure no grab rail (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 34,746 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 34,716 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 34,347 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 34,347 miles

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

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Jul 2015 33,781 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 33,781 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 32,635 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

tyre pressures low

Pass 2 Jul 2013 32,140 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 31,685 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 31,642 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 30,942 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 4 Jun 2011 30,942 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 5 Jun 2009 29,256 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 27,664 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 26,753 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 26,753 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) 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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L686 ETA is a 1994 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki GT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 34,920 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 L686 ETA, 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 32 years old, this Kawasaki GT550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L686 ETA is a 1994 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 3 May 1994.

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