1982 Kawasaki KZ750-N1 0.8L Petrol · RKU 210X

A spotless and unbroken chain of six consecutive annual and periodic passes, culminating in the most recent clear certificate on 26 February 2022, defines the official roadworthiness record for this machine. Every single examination on file concluded without a single recorded failure, advisory note, or minor defect. This consistent performance indicates that the machine successfully met statutory safety standards at the time of each inspection across multiple testing cycles, presenting a completely clear historical test sheet without any recurring component flags or deteriorating trends to report. Accumulating just 31,719 miles over its 44-year lifespan equates to an extremely low annual average of roughly 721 miles. This sparse usage profile, alongside noticeable gaps between test events such as the four-year interval separating March 2015 and October 2019, demonstrates that the motorcycle has spent extended periods out of active service or stored away. For a classic machine, such prolonged periods of inactivity mean that mechanical items like fuel systems, rubber seals, fork seals, and internal engine components require thorough manual inspection, as low mileage does not equate to immunity from age-related degradation. Given the complete absence of MOT advisories or failures on record, physical inspection during a viewing is critical to verify the actual condition of safety-critical assemblies that escape testing instrumentation. A prospective buyer must closely examine the rubber fork gaiters, brake hoses, and tyre sidewalls for perishing, cracking, or hardening due to age, checking meticulously for any weeping oil around the engine casings, front fork stanchions, and final drive components. Operationally, pay close attention to fuel delivery smoothness, checking that carburettors are free from varnish or blockages caused by stale petrol sitting in the float bowls during long periods of non-use. During a test ride, evaluate the damping and rebound of the front telescopic forks and rear twin shock absorbers, listening carefully for any harsh knocking over rough road surfaces or excessive dive under heavy front braking. Ensure the front and rear braking systems apply progressively without binding, pulsing, or excessive lever travel, and verify that the electrical charging system maintains proper voltage under load given the historical pattern of sparse annual usage. Confirm that the steering head bearings and swingarm pivot bushings show no play or notched movement when tipping the machine through low-speed bends.