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SFL 473R

1977 Kawasaki Z1000

Blue Petrol 1015cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,386 mi
Last recorded36,386 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 1977 Kawasaki Z100028,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFL 473R
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,015cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 36,386 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 36,386 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake rod insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 35,565 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 35,526 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 35,512 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 35,295 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 35,218 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Position lamp switch does not operate the front and rear position lamps (1.1.4c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 34,731 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 33,589 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 32,579 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 32,032 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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SFL 473R is a 1977 Kawasaki Z1000 in Blue with a 1,015cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1977 Kawasaki Z1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 28,440 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 Z1000 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 213 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SFL 473R, 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 49 years old, this Kawasaki Z1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SFL 473R registered?

SFL 473R is a 1977 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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