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OYB 963V

1980 Kawasaki KZ650

Green Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,589 mi
Last recorded34,589 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1980 Kawasaki KZ65024,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYB 963V
MakeKawasaki
ModelKZ650
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 34,589 miles

offside footrest out of position.

re.route rear brake pipe.

throttle does not 'flick back'/ return.

Fail 8 Aug 2013 34,537 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

advise no locking mechanism on seat unit

Pass 8 Aug 2013 34,537 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

advise no locking mechanism on seat unit

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KZ650?

Based on 790 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
265
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Headlamp aim too low 7
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 7
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 4
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OYB 963V is a 1980 Kawasaki KZ650 in Green with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Kawasaki KZ650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 24,795 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 KZ650 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OYB 963V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KZ650 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 46 years old, this Kawasaki KZ650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OYB 963V registered?

OYB 963V is a 1980 Kawasaki KZ650, first registered on 30 April 1980.

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The MOT history for OYB 963V shows 3 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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