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BWS 599S

1998 Kawasaki KZ1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

18,662 mi
Last recorded18,662 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki KZ100024,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWS 599S
MakeKawasaki
ModelKZ1000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 18,662 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside handlebar grip slightly loose

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey silencer (7.1.1b)

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated silencer (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 18,113 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 17,882 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 17,882 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. Both (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 13 May 2014 17,821 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 17,512 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 16,983 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre is slightly perished

rear tyre is slightly perished

Pass 9 Jun 2011 16,748 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 16,016 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 15,434 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 14,948 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 14,642 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 May 2006 14,642 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KZ1000?

Based on 954 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
267
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 7
Direction indicators not working 7
Horn not working 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
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BWS 599S is a 1998 Kawasaki KZ1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki KZ1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 24,490 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 KZ1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BWS 599S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KZ1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki KZ1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BWS 599S registered?

BWS 599S is a 1998 Kawasaki KZ1000, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is BWS 599S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWS 599S shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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