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F196 LAP

1989 Kawasaki GT750

Red Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,264 mi
Last recorded25,264 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GT75039,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF196 LAP
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT750
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 25,264 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 24,723 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 24,428 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 24,426 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 24,167 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 24,167 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2006 23,948 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 23,944 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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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F196 LAP is a 1989 Kawasaki GT750 in Red with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki GT750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 39,893 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 F196 LAP, 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 37 years old, this Kawasaki GT750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F196 LAP registered?

F196 LAP is a 1989 Kawasaki GT750, first registered on 4 January 1989.

Is F196 LAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F196 LAP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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