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B56 WTP

1985 Kawasaki GPZ750R

Red Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,667 mi
Last recorded78,667 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 1985 Kawasaki GPZ750R45,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB56 WTP
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ750R
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 78,667 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 May 2019 76,438 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 75,065 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 74,530 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 74,510 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 12,007 miles

Exhaust noisy would recommend better baffles (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 12,077 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy would recommend better baffles (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 68,297 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 68,297 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 63,895 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

loud pipe

Pass 14 Sep 2012 61,172 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

clutch and front brake reservoir low

Fail 1 Sep 2012 61,142 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Rear Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

clutch and front brake reservoir low

Pass 30 Aug 2011 57,956 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 57,949 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 57,118 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 56,853 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 56,853 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ750R?

Based on 922 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
350
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 18
reflector on motorcycle missing 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
Horn not working 8
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B56 WTP is a 1985 Kawasaki GPZ750R in Red with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1985 Kawasaki GPZ750R models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 45,556 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 GPZ750R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B56 WTP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ750R typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ750R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B56 WTP is a 1985 Kawasaki GPZ750R, first registered on 21 May 1985.

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