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JVR 223V

1980 Kawasaki Unknown

Maroon Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,795 mi
Last recorded11,795 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 1980 Kawasaki Unknown17,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVR 223V
MakeKawasaki
ModelUnknown
Year1980
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 11,795 miles

Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively swing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 11,795 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively swing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 11,758 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 11,758 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 11,618 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 11,495 miles

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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JVR 223V is a 1980 Kawasaki Unknown in Maroon with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JVR 223V, 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.

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What year was JVR 223V registered?

JVR 223V is a 1980 Kawasaki Unknown, first registered on 16 April 1980.

Is JVR 223V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JVR 223V shows 6 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.

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