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BFK 757Y

1982 Kawasaki GPZ750

Red Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

36,603 mi
Last recorded36,603 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 1982 Kawasaki GPZ75036,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFK 757Y
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ750
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2019 36,603 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly engine revs when bars turned (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 35,790 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 35,784 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 13 Nov 2016 34,922 miles

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

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

front tyre showing signs of perish

side stand attachment worn. spring missing

Fail 5 Nov 2016 34,906 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

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

front tyre showing signs of perish

side stand attachment worn. spring missing

Pass 22 Sep 2015 34,240 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive bearing (6.2.1e)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 34,240 miles

Drive chain excessively loose excessive tight spot (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive bearing (6.2.1e)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 33,200 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

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

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 33,200 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

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

Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 32,368 miles

Offside Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

sidestand bolt pin very worn

Pass 3 Jun 2012 29,386 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 26 May 2012 29,374 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 25,258 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 25,200 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 May 2010 22,865 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 19,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 19,207 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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BFK 757Y is a 1982 Kawasaki GPZ750 in Red with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1982 Kawasaki GPZ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 36,123 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 BFK 757Y, 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 44 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BFK 757Y is a 1982 Kawasaki GPZ750, first registered on 14 September 1982.

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