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B265 ABW

1985 Kawasaki ZG1300

Black Petrol 1286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,296 mi
Last recorded25,296 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Kawasaki ZG130035,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB265 ABW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZG1300
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,286cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 25,296 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 25,872 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 25,850 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZG1300?

Based on 996 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
320
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 4
wheel bearings are excessively rough 3
Brake component is excessively corroded 2
brake recording little or no effort 2
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B265 ABW is a 1985 Kawasaki ZG1300 in Black with a 1,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Kawasaki ZG1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.2% with a typical mileage of 35,166 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 ZG1300 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B265 ABW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZG1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Kawasaki ZG1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B265 ABW registered?

B265 ABW is a 1985 Kawasaki ZG1300, first registered on 16 May 1985.

Is B265 ABW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B265 ABW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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