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C938 MGF

1989 Kawasaki GPZ750

Red Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,968 mi
Last recorded42,968 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GPZ75028,371 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC938 MGF
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ750
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 42,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Lower exhaust joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 41,664 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 41,614 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged Rear inner mudguard cracked. (6.1.1a)

Silencer touches swingarm on full compression.

Fail 25 Apr 2017 41,614 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged Rear inner mudguard cracked. (6.1.1a)

Silencer touches swingarm on full compression.

Fail 6 May 2008 41,614 miles

Centre Rear Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Inner Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Outer Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Outer Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

no split pin in rear axle

Pass 26 Oct 2006 38,315 miles

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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C938 MGF is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ750 in Red with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki GPZ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 28,371 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 C938 MGF, 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 37 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C938 MGF registered?

C938 MGF is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ750, first registered on 27 June 1989.

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