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B479 OBY

1985 Kawasaki ZG1300

Black Petrol 1286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

37,266 mi
Last recorded37,266 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Kawasaki ZG130035,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB479 OBY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZG1300
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,286cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 37,266 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 36,893 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 36,529 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 36,358 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 36,076 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 35,832 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 35,832 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 35,498 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 35,333 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 35,166 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 35,035 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 34,662 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 34,633 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 34,012 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 32,572 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 32,051 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 31,541 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 31,188 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 30,350 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 29,403 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 26,567 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZG1300?

Based on 996 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
320
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 4
wheel bearings are excessively rough 3
Brake component is excessively corroded 2
brake recording little or no effort 2
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B479 OBY is a 1985 Kawasaki ZG1300 in Black with a 1,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1985 Kawasaki ZG1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.2% with a typical mileage of 35,166 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZG1300 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B479 OBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZG1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Kawasaki ZG1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B479 OBY registered?

B479 OBY is a 1985 Kawasaki ZG1300, first registered on 19 March 1985.

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The MOT history for B479 OBY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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