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B135 MPM

1985 Kawasaki GPZ750

Red Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,404 mi
Last recorded48,404 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 1985 Kawasaki GPZ75030,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB135 MPM
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ750
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 48,404 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 48,222 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 47,785 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 47,482 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 47,472 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 47,462 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Gear change pivot worn

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

Fail 30 May 2015 47,442 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 58,572 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 54,681 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 66,773 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 66,768 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake master cylinder has an excessively worn master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 65,690 miles

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

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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B135 MPM is a 1985 Kawasaki GPZ750 in Red with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Kawasaki GPZ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 30,441 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 B135 MPM, 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 41 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B135 MPM is a 1985 Kawasaki GPZ750, first registered on 25 March 1985.

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