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A185 PBW

1984 Kawasaki Z650

Orange Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,137 mi
Last recorded29,137 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 1984 Kawasaki Z65033,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA185 PBW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ650
Year1984
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 29,137 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 29,067 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 29,067 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 28,615 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 28,245 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 27,921 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 27,306 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z650?

Based on 8,578 MOT tests across 1,553 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
254
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 76
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 55
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 47
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 44
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A185 PBW is a 1984 Kawasaki Z650 in Orange with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1984 Kawasaki Z650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 33,406 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 Z650 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A185 PBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z650 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 42 years old, this Kawasaki Z650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A185 PBW registered?

A185 PBW is a 1984 Kawasaki Z650, first registered on 21 May 1984.

Is A185 PBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A185 PBW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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