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C788 ABA

1985 Kawasaki GT750

Purple Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,818 mi
Last recorded68,818 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 1985 Kawasaki GT75034,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC788 ABA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT750
Year1985
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 68,818 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 68,813 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2012 68,813 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 68,074 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 67,465 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 67,411 miles

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 66,490 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GT750?

Based on 6,181 MOT tests across 920 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
542
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
920
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 147
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 82
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 74
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 55
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 53
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C788 ABA is a 1985 Kawasaki GT750 in Purple with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1985 Kawasaki GT750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 34,140 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 GT750 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 147 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C788 ABA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GT750 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Kawasaki GT750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C788 ABA registered?

C788 ABA is a 1985 Kawasaki GT750, first registered on 29 August 1985.

Is C788 ABA safe to buy?

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