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N321 BYD

1996 Kawasaki Unknown

Green Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,197 mi
Last recorded25,197 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Unknown21,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN321 BYD
MakeKawasaki
ModelUnknown
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 25,197 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 25,197 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released from rear brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 25,110 miles

clutch cable rubbing on tank

Fail 24 Aug 2021 25,110 miles

Brake component inadequately mounted rear brake hose (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp not working from rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

clutch cable rubbing on tank

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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N321 BYD is a 1996 Kawasaki Unknown in Green with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 21,211 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 N321 BYD, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N321 BYD registered?

N321 BYD is a 1996 Kawasaki Unknown, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N321 BYD safe to buy?

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