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L980 BRH

1994 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,016 mi
Last recorded56,016 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki GT55034,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL980 BRH
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 May 2019 56,016 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced REAR FRAME SEVERELY CORRODED AND SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING INSECURE (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SWINGING ARM (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2017 55,957 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 55,957 miles

Offside Front Outer Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey Downpipe At Manifold/Flange (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 May 2016 55,107 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 17,578 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 39,604 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 39,032 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 39,032 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 38,399 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 38,123 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 37,881 miles

slight bind on front brake

Pass 12 Jul 2007 36,705 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 36,705 miles

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 35,489 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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L980 BRH is a 1994 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L980 BRH, 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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What year was L980 BRH registered?

L980 BRH is a 1994 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 12 May 1994.

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