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F493 BAW

1988 Kawasaki GT750

Black Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,669 mi
Last recorded46,669 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GT75039,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF493 BAW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT750
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 46,669 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 46,662 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 37,610 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 36,343 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 34,748 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 33,442 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 31,742 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 30,245 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 30,245 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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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F493 BAW is a 1988 Kawasaki GT750 in Black with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F493 BAW, 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.

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What year was F493 BAW registered?

F493 BAW is a 1988 Kawasaki GT750, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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