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LK03 LPC

2003 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

42,417 mi
Last recorded42,417 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki GT55060,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 LPC
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 42,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 May 2025 42,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2024 39,465 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 36,210 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively very close to limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame down tubes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear frame at shock mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine has multiple oil leaks

gear change assy worn

high beam warning light not working

indicator warning lights on dash incorrect colour

oil cooler pipes leaking

Fail 18 Mar 2023 36,210 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively very close to limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated delaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame down tubes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear frame at shock mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

engine has multiple oil leaks

gear change assy worn

high beam warning light not working

indicator warning lights on dash incorrect colour

oil cooler pipes leaking

Pass 10 Mar 2022 31,018 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame down tubes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Footrest slightly loose both rear (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame around shock absorber mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear top box lid does not lock

gear lever assy worn

Pass 19 Mar 2021 24,147 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame down tubes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame assemble both sides around rear shocks (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear return spring missing from brake arm

gear lever worn

top box not able to lock

Fail 15 Mar 2021 24,146 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame down tubes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame assemble both sides around rear shocks (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear return spring missing from brake arm

gear lever worn

top box not able to lock

Pass 26 Jul 2019 15,968 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 87,035 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 938 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 96,452 miles

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

Front tye cracked/ perished

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' With weight on lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 93,690 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 89,516 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 89,516 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 16 May 2013 87,814 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Oil leak

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 86,571 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 82,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Oil leak

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 17 May 2011 82,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Oil leak

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 79,697 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 79,697 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 76,200 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 67,319 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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LK03 LPC is a 2003 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki GT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 60,240 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 LK03 LPC, 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 23 years old, this Kawasaki GT550 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LK03 LPC is a 2003 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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