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B317 PBF

1985 Kawasaki GPZ750

Green Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,764 mi
Last recorded4,764 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 1985 Kawasaki GPZ75030,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB317 PBF
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ750
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 4,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Number 3 Manifold. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

FRONT TYRE 23 YEARS OLD AND REAR TYRE PROB AT LEAST AS OLD. RECOMMEND CHANGING.

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 4,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Number 3 Manifold. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

FRONT TYRE 23 YEARS OLD AND REAR TYRE PROB AT LEAST AS OLD. RECOMMEND CHANGING.

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 4,545 miles

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

slight play swinging arm bushes

Fail 16 Jun 2017 45,827 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

slight play swinging arm bushes

Pass 11 May 2013 45,711 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 4,453 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 4,205 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 3,778 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 3,778 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 3,502 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 3,277 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 3,114 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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B317 PBF is a 1985 Kawasaki GPZ750 in Green 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 B317 PBF, 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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B317 PBF is a 1985 Kawasaki GPZ750, first registered on 12 April 1985.

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