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VBY 724L

1992 Kawasaki Z1

Brown Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,136 mi
Last recorded28,136 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki Z119,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 724L
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1
Year1992
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 28,136 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 28,127 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 28,107 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 28,048 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 28,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 27,990 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 27,802 miles

Offside Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 27,767 miles

Offside Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 27,714 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2017 27,714 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 27,420 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 26,978 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 26,854 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 26,677 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 26,611 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 26,352 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z1?

Based on 1,544 MOT tests across 321 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
239
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute 7
Headlamp aim too high 6
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 6
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 5
Horn not working 5
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VBY 724L is a 1992 Kawasaki Z1 in Brown with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki Z1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 19,281 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 Z1 fails its MOT is direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VBY 724L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z1 typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 34 years old, this Kawasaki Z1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VBY 724L?

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What year was VBY 724L registered?

VBY 724L is a 1992 Kawasaki Z1, first registered on 1 July 1992.

Is VBY 724L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBY 724L shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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