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A480 XWO

1984 Kawasaki GPZ750

Black Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

25,942 mi
Last recorded25,942 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Kawasaki GPZ75032,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA480 XWO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ750
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 25,942 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 25,807 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 25,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2022 25,636 miles

exhaust is emitting white smoke

Pass 31 Mar 2021 25,498 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 25,404 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 25,404 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 25,171 miles

Both rear brake pipe banjos are corroding

Corrosion on the structure in various places

Engine is loosing oil

Trailing arm bushes have play in them

Pass 10 Apr 2018 25,096 miles

Corrosion on vehicle structure and suspension in various places

Engine is leaking oil

Exhaust appears to be leaking but is not excessively noisy

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear brake pipe banjo joint is corroding at both ends

Trailing arms have slight play in the bushes

Pass 8 Apr 2017 24,849 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2011 24,764 miles

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 24,520 miles

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 24,332 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 24,010 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 23,696 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 23,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 23,514 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ750?

Based on 4,697 MOT tests across 897 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
285
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
897
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 117
reflector on motorcycle missing 60
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 55
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 51
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
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A480 XWO is a 1984 Kawasaki GPZ750 in Black with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1984 Kawasaki GPZ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 32,248 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 GPZ750 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A480 XWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ750 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A480 XWO is a 1984 Kawasaki GPZ750, first registered on 24 April 1984.

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