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AUF 499K

1972 Kawasaki Z1

Orange Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,284 mi
Last recorded52,284 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 Kawasaki Z117,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUF 499K
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 52,284 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 52,284 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 52,104 miles

oil leak (core plug / blank)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 52,104 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

oil leak (core plug / blank)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 51,692 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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AUF 499K is a 1972 Kawasaki Z1 in Orange with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 Kawasaki Z1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.8% with a typical mileage of 17,382 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 AUF 499K, 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 54 years old, this Kawasaki Z1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AUF 499K registered?

AUF 499K is a 1972 Kawasaki Z1, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is AUF 499K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUF 499K 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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