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FVG 986Y

1983 Kawasaki GT750

Black Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,926 mi
Last recorded56,926 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 1983 Kawasaki GT75033,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVG 986Y
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT750
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 56,926 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 56,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Wiring fouling on rear foot plate.

Fail 23 May 2017 56,147 miles

Front Brake pedal actuating lever has abnormal movement indicating maladjustment or excessive wear brake slightly spongy feel to front brake (3.3.A.1h)

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling guard (4.1.D.2)

Hand operated control valve unit insecure right hand/ handle bar loose (3.2.2a)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Wiring fouling on rear foot plate.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 52,584 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 52,584 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 52,574 miles

n/s parking brake down slightly on efficency

Pass 29 Sep 2006 52,563 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 52,488 miles

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damp around rear brake master cylinder

limited reserve travel on front brake lever

limited reserve travel on hand brake lever

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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FVG 986Y is a 1983 Kawasaki GT750 in Black with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Kawasaki GT750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 33,008 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 FVG 986Y, 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 43 years old, this Kawasaki GT750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FVG 986Y registered?

FVG 986Y is a 1983 Kawasaki GT750, first registered on 23 May 1983.

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