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C101 KFC

1986 Kawasaki GPZ750

Red Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

42,187 mi
Last recorded42,187 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki GPZ75029,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC101 KFC
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ750
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 42,187 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 37,422 miles

front tyre fitted incorrectly

Pass 18 Jun 2024 36,362 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 36,362 miles

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

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 35,610 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 35,128 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 32,182 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 28,644 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 25,654 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 25,654 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil both front fork seals leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 25,009 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 24,982 miles

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)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 23,742 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 23,464 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 23,464 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 22,276 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 22,012 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 21,737 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 21,737 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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C101 KFC is a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ750 in Red with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1986 Kawasaki GPZ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 29,686 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 C101 KFC, 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 40 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C101 KFC is a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ750, first registered on 4 July 1986.

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