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OAV 433W

1981 Kawasaki Z1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,283 mi
Last recorded29,283 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1981 Kawasaki Z100030,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAV 433W
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 29,283 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 29,249 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 29,229 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 29,195 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 29,091 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 29,086 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 28,927 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 28,837 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 28,619 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z1000?

Based on 26,900 MOT tests across 3,148 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
630
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
3,148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 213
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 202
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 96
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 87
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 79
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OAV 433W is a 1981 Kawasaki Z1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1981 Kawasaki Z1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 30,562 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Z1000 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 213 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OAV 433W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 45 years old, this Kawasaki Z1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OAV 433W registered?

OAV 433W is a 1981 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is OAV 433W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAV 433W shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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