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M697 LVM

1994 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,478 mi
Last recorded46,478 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki GT55034,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM697 LVM
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2010 46,478 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 45,945 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 45,945 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 41,260 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 41,260 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2006 35,684 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 35,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 32,730 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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M697 LVM is a 1994 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 M697 LVM, 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 M697 LVM registered?

M697 LVM is a 1994 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 9 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M697 LVM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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