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B766 CTW

1985 Kawasaki GPZ750

Black Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

26,918 mi
Last recorded26,918 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1985 Kawasaki GPZ75030,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB766 CTW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ750
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 26,918 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 26,718 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 26,707 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 25,551 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 24,118 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 24,063 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 28 May 2010 23,595 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 23,583 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 23,572 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 23,037 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 23,026 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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B766 CTW is a 1985 Kawasaki GPZ750 in Black with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B766 CTW, 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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What year was B766 CTW registered?

B766 CTW is a 1985 Kawasaki GPZ750, first registered on 29 April 1985.

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