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F896 BWX

1989 Kawasaki GPX750R

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,595 mi
Last recorded33,595 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GPX750R37,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF896 BWX
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPX750R
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2015 33,595 miles

Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 32,285 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)

Slight cracking on front tyre.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 32,226 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 31,256 miles

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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F896 BWX is a 1989 Kawasaki GPX750R in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki GPX750R models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 37,146 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 F896 BWX, 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 37 years old, this Kawasaki GPX750R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F896 BWX registered?

F896 BWX is a 1989 Kawasaki GPX750R, first registered on 14 February 1989.

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