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M342 BGH

1994 Kawasaki GT550

Silver Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

26,189 mi
Last recorded26,189 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki GT55034,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM342 BGH
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 26,189 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 25,571 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 25,180 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 24,075 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 22,714 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 21,463 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 19,341 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 18,242 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 16,951 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 16,951 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 16,722 miles

Both tyres seriously under-inflated

Pass 18 Aug 2010 16,550 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 16,520 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 16,138 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 15,867 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 15,428 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 15,428 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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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M342 BGH is a 1994 Kawasaki GT550 in Silver with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M342 BGH, 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 M342 BGH registered?

M342 BGH is a 1994 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 9 September 1994.

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