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B178 FWB

1985 Kawasaki GT750

Black Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,489 mi
Last recorded40,489 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1985 Kawasaki GT75034,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB178 FWB
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT750
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 40,489 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 40,340 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 39,311 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 39,374 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 39,374 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 38,326 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 38,326 miles

Rear Footrest missing (9.6.1)

Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (1.5.1a)

Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 37,058 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake hoses fouling on mud guard

rear brake pipe fouling on axle

rear tyres slight age cracks

Pass 27 Jun 2011 36,557 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 36,556 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Centre front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (9.2.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 36,348 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 36,348 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 34,329 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 34,329 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 33,050 miles

hardtail rear suspension

Fail 25 Apr 2006 33,050 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

hardtail rear suspension

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GT750?

Based on 6,181 MOT tests across 920 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
542
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
920
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 147
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 82
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 74
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 55
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 53
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B178 FWB is a 1985 Kawasaki GT750 in Black with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1985 Kawasaki GT750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 34,140 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 GT750 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 147 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B178 FWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GT750 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Kawasaki GT750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B178 FWB is a 1985 Kawasaki GT750, first registered on 11 April 1985.

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