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E871 VEC

1988 Kawasaki GPX750R

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,490 mi
Last recorded42,490 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GPX750R35,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE871 VEC
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPX750R
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 42,490 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2008 42,480 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 May 2006 42,147 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 42,147 miles

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

Offside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Advise slight clicking on forks when damping applied , no excessive play found

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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E871 VEC is a 1988 Kawasaki GPX750R in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki GPX750R models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 35,321 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 E871 VEC, 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 38 years old, this Kawasaki GPX750R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E871 VEC registered?

E871 VEC is a 1988 Kawasaki GPX750R, first registered on 16 May 1988.

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