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M194 TVT

1994 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,568 mi
Last recorded24,568 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki GT55034,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM194 TVT
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 24,568 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 24,489 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 24,271 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 24,142 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 23,974 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 23,871 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 23,427 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 22,892 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 22,388 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 21,309 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 21,309 miles

Front Tyre fouling another component front mudguard was touching the tyre as the forks were twisted in the yokes (4.1.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 17,982 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 17,727 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 17,727 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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M194 TVT 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 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M194 TVT, 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 M194 TVT registered?

M194 TVT is a 1994 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 14 October 1994.

Is M194 TVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M194 TVT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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