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E147 HRW

1987 Kawasaki GT750

Red Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,442 mi
Last recorded61,442 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2009
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki GT75037,217 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE147 HRW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT750
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2009 61,442 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 61,432 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2007 50,937 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 50,927 miles

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

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.2.B2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2006 45,462 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 2 Nov 2006 45,451 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 53,420 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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E147 HRW is a 1987 Kawasaki GT750 in Red with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1987 Kawasaki GT750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 37,217 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 E147 HRW, 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 39 years old, this Kawasaki GT750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E147 HRW registered?

E147 HRW is a 1987 Kawasaki GT750, first registered on 14 August 1987.

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