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HMS 254V

1980 Kawasaki Unknown

Grey Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,091 mi
Last recorded8,091 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1980 Kawasaki Unknown17,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMS 254V
MakeKawasaki
ModelUnknown
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 8,091 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 8,090 miles

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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HMS 254V is a 1980 Kawasaki Unknown in Grey with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Kawasaki Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 17,851 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 HMS 254V, 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 46 years old, this Kawasaki Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HMS 254V registered?

HMS 254V is a 1980 Kawasaki Unknown, first registered on 13 May 1980.

Is HMS 254V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMS 254V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HMS 254V have outstanding finance?

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