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RFX 290W

1981 Kawasaki LTD750

Purple Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

18,198 mi
Last recorded18,198 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Kawasaki LTD75020,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFX 290W
MakeKawasaki
ModelLTD750
Year1981
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 18,198 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 17,930 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 17,930 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 17,242 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 17,242 miles

Front Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2016 16,676 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 16,676 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 16,322 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 16,046 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 15,699 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 15,525 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 14,504 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 14,504 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 13,883 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 13,883 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 13,330 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 12,886 miles

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

slight binding to rear brake

Pass 6 Nov 2006 12,322 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 11,733 miles

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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RFX 290W is a 1981 Kawasaki LTD750 in Purple with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RFX 290W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RFX 290W registered?

RFX 290W is a 1981 Kawasaki LTD750, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is RFX 290W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFX 290W shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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