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LLJ 161W

1980 Kawasaki KE175

Blue Petrol 174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,725 mi
Last recorded1,725 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1980 Kawasaki KE17511,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLJ 161W
MakeKawasaki
ModelKE175
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine174cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 1,725 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 1,716 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 1,716 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 1,701 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 1,701 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 1,701 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 1,692 miles

indicators covered over

Fail 30 Jul 2008 1,692 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 1,659 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

advise charge battery

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KE175?

Based on 673 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
124
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 7
Horn not working 7
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp 6
Direction indicator not working 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
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LLJ 161W is a 1980 Kawasaki KE175 in Blue with a 174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Kawasaki KE175 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 11,865 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 KE175 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LLJ 161W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KE175 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Kawasaki KE175 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LLJ 161W registered?

LLJ 161W is a 1980 Kawasaki KE175, first registered on 13 October 1980.

Is LLJ 161W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LLJ 161W shows 9 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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