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D699 GRU

1987 Kawasaki GPX750R

Gold Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,753 mi
Last recorded46,753 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki GPX750R38,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD699 GRU
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPX750R
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 46,753 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 46,525 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 44,999 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 44,999 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2008 43,376 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 42,269 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 41,040 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 41,039 miles

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

Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPX750R?

Based on 3,981 MOT tests across 684 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
684
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 130
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 120
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 62
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
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D699 GRU is a 1987 Kawasaki GPX750R in Gold with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Kawasaki GPX750R models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 38,896 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 GPX750R fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 130 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D699 GRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPX750R typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Kawasaki GPX750R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D699 GRU is a 1987 Kawasaki GPX750R, first registered on 16 March 1987.

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