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SRH 471W

1981 Kawasaki Unknown

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,852 mi
Last recorded47,852 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 1981 Kawasaki Unknown21,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRH 471W
MakeKawasaki
ModelUnknown
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 47,852 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 47,852 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 47,591 miles

front plus rear brake modified but ok

Pass 10 Mar 2021

Front and rear brakes have been modified but ok

Front suspension stiff

Fail 8 Mar 2021

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front and rear brakes have been modified but ok

Front suspension stiff

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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SRH 471W is a 1981 Kawasaki Unknown in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SRH 471W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SRH 471W registered?

SRH 471W is a 1981 Kawasaki Unknown, first registered on 18 February 1981.

Is SRH 471W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRH 471W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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