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BKD 988X

1982 Kawasaki GPZ750

Green Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,210 mi
Last recorded54,210 miles
Recorded on5 May 2007
Typical for 1982 Kawasaki GPZ75036,123 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKD 988X
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ750
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2007 54,210 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 54,141 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 54,108 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Brake hose excessively kinked (3.2.B3a)

Front Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a)

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

Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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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BKD 988X is a 1982 Kawasaki GPZ750 in Green with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BKD 988X, 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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What year was BKD 988X registered?

BKD 988X is a 1982 Kawasaki GPZ750, first registered on 10 June 1982.

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