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TBH 280R

1977 Kawasaki Z750

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

4,661 mi
Last recorded4,661 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 1977 Kawasaki Z75021,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBH 280R
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ750
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 4,661 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 3,165 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 3,135 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 1,810 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 1,282 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 838 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012

Corrsion to oil cooler pipes

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Fail 10 Aug 2012

Corrsion to oil cooler pipes

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 5,526 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 5 Sep 2008 4,708 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 4,708 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 2,409 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z750?

Based on 15,307 MOT tests across 1,858 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
739
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,858
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 155
reflector on motorcycle missing 110
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 86
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 85
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 82
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TBH 280R is a 1977 Kawasaki Z750 in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1977 Kawasaki Z750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 21,398 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 Z750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TBH 280R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z750 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 49 years old, this Kawasaki Z750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TBH 280R registered?

TBH 280R is a 1977 Kawasaki Z750, first registered on 6 April 1977.

Is TBH 280R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBH 280R shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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