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AVG 64S

1978 Kawasaki KZ1000

Green Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,104 mi
Last recorded21,104 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Kawasaki KZ100020,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVG 64S
MakeKawasaki
ModelKZ1000
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 21,104 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 21,030 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 21,030 miles

Rear Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 20,956 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 20,956 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 20,915 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 20,888 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 20,824 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 20,818 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Mar 2012 20,754 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 20,479 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 19,958 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 19,523 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 18,742 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 17,461 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KZ1000?

Based on 954 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
267
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 7
Direction indicators not working 7
Horn not working 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
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AVG 64S is a 1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 in Green with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 20,824 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 KZ1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AVG 64S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KZ1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 48 years old, this Kawasaki KZ1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AVG 64S registered?

AVG 64S is a 1978 Kawasaki KZ1000, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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