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EFD 804Y

1983 Kawasaki GPZ750

Red Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

29,909 mi
Last recorded29,909 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2014
Typical for 1983 Kawasaki GPZ75035,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFD 804Y
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ750
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2014 29,909 miles

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

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

front tyre side wall cracking

Fail 19 Mar 2014 29,909 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2012 29,019 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2010 29,017 miles

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

Rear Foot Brake lever travel is noted as slight free play

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 29,017 miles

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

Rear Foot Brake lever travel is noted as slight free play

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 28,971 miles

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

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

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

slight travel on rear brake pedal

Fail 18 Jun 2009 28,969 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

slight travel on rear brake pedal

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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EFD 804Y is a 1983 Kawasaki GPZ750 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 1983 Kawasaki GPZ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 35,317 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 EFD 804Y, 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 43 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EFD 804Y registered?

EFD 804Y is a 1983 Kawasaki GPZ750, first registered on 25 May 1983.

Is EFD 804Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFD 804Y shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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