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B147 MPM

1985 Kawasaki GPZ750

Red Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,268 mi
Last recorded43,268 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Kawasaki GPZ75030,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB147 MPM
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ750
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 43,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 43,082 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 42,794 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 42,724 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 42,485 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 42,485 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 42,427 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 42,427 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2015 42,355 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 42,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 41,500 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 41,500 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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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B147 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 75%.

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 B147 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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B147 MPM is a 1985 Kawasaki GPZ750, first registered on 12 April 1985.

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