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TVJ 685S

1978 Kawasaki Unknown

Silver Petrol 1015cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,711 mi
Last recorded35,711 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1978 Kawasaki Unknown20,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVJ 685S
MakeKawasaki
ModelUnknown
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,015cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 35,711 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 35,305 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 34,692 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 33,983 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 33,764 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 33,487 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 31,874 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 30,808 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 30,796 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2017 29,799 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 28,904 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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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TVJ 685S is a 1978 Kawasaki Unknown in Silver with a 1,015cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1978 Kawasaki Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 20,681 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 TVJ 685S, 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 48 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 TVJ 685S registered?

TVJ 685S is a 1978 Kawasaki Unknown, first registered on 20 May 1978.

Is TVJ 685S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVJ 685S shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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