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LK03 UTV

2003 Kawasaki GT550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

198 mi
Last recorded198 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki GT55060,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 UTV
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 198 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 198 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 4 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 81,390 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 75,610 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 75,601 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

excessive footbrake travel

Pass 12 Oct 2013 70,005 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 64,243 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 61,112 miles

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

slight bind front brake

Pass 16 Oct 2010 60,262 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Number plate showing age.

Fail 21 Sep 2010 60,247 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 11 Sep 2010 60,232 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Number plate aged.

Fail 4 Sep 2010 60,210 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Engine bolt missing from right side.

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

Number plate aged.

Slightly sticking front brake.

Pass 8 Jan 2009 58,044 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 49,118 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 37,906 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 UTV is a 2003 Kawasaki GT550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UTV, 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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What year was LK03 UTV registered?

LK03 UTV is a 2003 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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