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RET 271X

1981 Kawasaki LTD750

Black Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,140 mi
Last recorded36,140 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 1981 Kawasaki LTD75020,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRET 271X
MakeKawasaki
ModelLTD750
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 36,140 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 35,451 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 35,012 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 34,630 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 34,630 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 34,228 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 34,228 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Offside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2008 33,287 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 32,623 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 32,452 miles

very slight dragging on breakes

How Reliable is the Kawasaki LTD750?

Based on 654 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
252
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
Horn not working 9
Hydraulic brake control feels spongy 5
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 5
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RET 271X is a 1981 Kawasaki LTD750 in Black with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Kawasaki LTD750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 20,872 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 LTD750 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RET 271X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki LTD750 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Kawasaki LTD750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RET 271X registered?

RET 271X is a 1981 Kawasaki LTD750, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is RET 271X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RET 271X shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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