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E853 FTN

1988 Kawasaki GPZ750

Black Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,805 mi
Last recorded32,805 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GPZ75030,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE853 FTN
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ750
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 32,805 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 32,105 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 31,305 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 31,305 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 30,586 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 30,428 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 30,036 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 29,990 miles

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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E853 FTN is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ750 in Black with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki GPZ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 30,860 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 E853 FTN, 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 38 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E853 FTN registered?

E853 FTN is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ750, first registered on 14 May 1988.

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