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VPB 169X

1982 Kawasaki Z750

Blue Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,543 mi
Last recorded34,543 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 1982 Kawasaki Z75026,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPB 169X
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ750
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 34,543 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 34,379 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 34,073 miles

O/s handle_bar grip slight insecure

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 33,946 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 33,585 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

horn tone low

Fail 20 Jan 2014 33,575 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

horn tone low

throttle cable tight no free play

Pass 17 Sep 2012 33,130 miles

rear tyre perishing

Fail 7 Sep 2012 33,110 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

rear tyre perishing

Pass 30 May 2011 32,395 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

n/s foot-rest slightly insecure ,rubber mountings worn

Fail 30 May 2011 32,383 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

n/s foot-rest slightly insecure ,rubber mountings worn

Pass 23 Apr 2010 31,495 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

foot-peg mounting rubbers slightly worn

gear change lever slightly insecure

rear light cluster and no plate slightly insecure

Pass 4 May 2009 31,178 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 30,910 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 30,898 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

Pass 12 May 2007 30,807 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 30,430 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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VPB 169X is a 1982 Kawasaki Z750 in Blue with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Kawasaki Z750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 26,390 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 VPB 169X, 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 44 years old, this Kawasaki Z750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VPB 169X registered?

VPB 169X is a 1982 Kawasaki Z750, first registered on 28 June 1982.

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