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K129 NJK

1992 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,447 mi
Last recorded98,447 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki GT55034,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK129 NJK
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 98,447 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 98,445 miles

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 96,800 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 95,018 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 93,409 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 91,894 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 91,894 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 90,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

full beam switch is slightly inscure

Pass 15 Sep 2008 90,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

full beam switch is slightly inscure

Fail 12 Sep 2008 90,899 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 89,110 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 83,351 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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K129 NJK is a 1992 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki GT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 34,624 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 K129 NJK, 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 34 years old, this Kawasaki GT550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K129 NJK registered?

K129 NJK is a 1992 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 4 August 1992.

Is K129 NJK safe to buy?

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