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K57 FTV

1992 Kawasaki GT550

Blue Petrol 550cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,146 mi
Last recorded2,146 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki GT55034,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK57 FTV
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine550cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 2,146 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 2,135 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2008 79,564 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 76,338 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 71,117 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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K57 FTV is a 1992 Kawasaki GT550 in Blue with a 550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K57 FTV, 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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How do I check the history of K57 FTV?

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What year was K57 FTV registered?

K57 FTV is a 1992 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 19 August 1992.

Is K57 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K57 FTV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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