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PRC 128W

1981 Kawasaki Unknown

Black Petrol 549cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

802 mi
Last recorded802 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2020
Typical for 1981 Kawasaki Unknown21,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRC 128W
MakeKawasaki
ModelUnknown
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine549cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2020 802 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot clevis (1.1.1 (b))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2020 762 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot clevis (1.1.1 (b))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 474 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 9,190 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play wheel binding bearing will need retesting after repairs (2.4.A.2c)

reg plate cracked

Fail 21 Jul 2017 9,173 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear suspension component loose spring cups (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Registration plate insecure cracked (6.3.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play wheel binding bearing will need retesting after repairs (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2016 26,127 miles

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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PRC 128W is a 1981 Kawasaki Unknown in Black with a 549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Kawasaki Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 21,740 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 PRC 128W, 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 45 years old, this Kawasaki Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PRC 128W registered?

PRC 128W is a 1981 Kawasaki Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is PRC 128W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRC 128W shows 6 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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