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BTL 382S

1978 Kawasaki Unknown

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,881 mi
Last recorded5,881 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1978 Kawasaki Unknown20,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTL 382S
MakeKawasaki
ModelUnknown
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 5,881 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 5,649 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 5,649 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Unknown?

Based on 6,508 MOT tests across 3,074 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
330
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
3,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 23
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BTL 382S is a 1978 Kawasaki Unknown in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Kawasaki Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 20,681 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 Unknown fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BTL 382S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 48 years old, this Kawasaki Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BTL 382S?

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What year was BTL 382S registered?

BTL 382S is a 1978 Kawasaki Unknown, first registered on 17 July 1978.

Is BTL 382S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTL 382S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BTL 382S have outstanding finance?

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