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MBW 647N

1996 Kawasaki Z1

Brown Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,083 mi
Last recorded18,083 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Z122,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBW 647N
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 18,083 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 17,869 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 17,572 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 17,065 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 16,319 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Jun 2010 16,319 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 16,094 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 16,088 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 May 2008 15,566 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 15,142 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z1?

Based on 1,544 MOT tests across 321 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
239
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute 7
Headlamp aim too high 6
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 6
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 5
Horn not working 5
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MBW 647N is a 1996 Kawasaki Z1 in Brown with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki Z1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.5% with a typical mileage of 22,759 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 Z1 fails its MOT is direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MBW 647N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z1 typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki Z1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MBW 647N registered?

MBW 647N is a 1996 Kawasaki Z1, first registered on 3 December 1996.

Is MBW 647N safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBW 647N shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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