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M493 HPJ

1994 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,053 mi
Last recorded47,053 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki GT55034,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM493 HPJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2013 47,053 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,768 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

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

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

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 46,682 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Feb 2009 46,599 miles

Offside Upper Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 46,484 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 46,430 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 6,369 miles

rear no plate cracked slight play in rear brake †pedal bushes

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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M493 HPJ is a 1994 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M493 HPJ, 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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M493 HPJ is a 1994 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 21 December 1994.

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