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E293 HPA

1988 Kawasaki GT750

Red Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,812 mi
Last recorded62,812 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GT75039,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE293 HPA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT750
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 62,812 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 60,598 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 59,506 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 58,593 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 56,733 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 55,616 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 54,358 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

front tyre slightly perished

Fail 21 Feb 2020 54,358 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

front tyre slightly perished

Pass 13 Mar 2019 51,758 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

throttle housing slightly loose

Pass 12 Mar 2018 50,607 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 48,692 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear number plate detoriated

Fail 16 Mar 2017 48,692 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear number plate detoriated

Pass 1 Nov 2013 48,691 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 48,691 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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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E293 HPA is a 1988 Kawasaki GT750 in Red with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki GT750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 39,878 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 E293 HPA, 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 38 years old, this Kawasaki GT750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E293 HPA registered?

E293 HPA is a 1988 Kawasaki GT750, first registered on 11 February 1988.

Is E293 HPA safe to buy?

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