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SVM 524W

1981 Kawasaki LTD750

Purple Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

58,200 mi
Last recorded58,200 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Kawasaki LTD75020,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVM 524W
MakeKawasaki
ModelLTD750
Year1981
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 58,200 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 57,384 miles

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

Rear suspension has reduced damping

Fail 15 May 2020 57,384 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear suspension has reduced damping

Pass 5 Oct 2007 55,879 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 55,876 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 54,031 miles

rear swinging arm bushes worn slight misting on front fork seals

Fail 24 Jul 2006 54,000 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

swinging arm bushes worn

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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SVM 524W is a 1981 Kawasaki LTD750 in Purple with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SVM 524W, 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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How do I check the history of SVM 524W?

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What year was SVM 524W registered?

SVM 524W is a 1981 Kawasaki LTD750, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is SVM 524W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVM 524W shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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