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RMU 555Y

1982 Kawasaki GPZ750

Beige Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

5,361 mi
Last recorded5,361 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 1982 Kawasaki GPZ75036,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMU 555Y
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ750
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 5,361 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

indicators only working when switch is held on

Pass 26 Jun 2019 3,303 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

no lights fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Jun 2019 3,303 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Jan 2018 3,263 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 3,082 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

chain guard missing

Fail 18 Sep 2015 3,082 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

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

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

chain guard missing

Fail 12 Sep 2015 3,068 miles

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 2,992 miles

Chain gaurd missing

Exhaust noisey

Front Brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Sep 2013 2,076 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 2,076 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012
Fail 25 Jul 2011 610 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 610 miles

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

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 573 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ750?

Based on 4,697 MOT tests across 897 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
285
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
897
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 117
reflector on motorcycle missing 60
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 55
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 51
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
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RMU 555Y is a 1982 Kawasaki GPZ750 in Beige with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1982 Kawasaki GPZ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 36,123 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 GPZ750 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RMU 555Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ750 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 44 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RMU 555Y registered?

RMU 555Y is a 1982 Kawasaki GPZ750, first registered on 10 November 1982.

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