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B298 FHK

1985 Kawasaki Eliminator

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,097 mi
Last recorded27,097 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 1985 Kawasaki Eliminator29,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB298 FHK
MakeKawasaki
ModelEliminator
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 27,097 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 27,097 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 26,761 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 26,761 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 26,400 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Eliminator?

Based on 1,130 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
377
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
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B298 FHK is a 1985 Kawasaki Eliminator in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Kawasaki Eliminator models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 29,022 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 Eliminator fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B298 FHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was B298 FHK registered?

B298 FHK is a 1985 Kawasaki Eliminator, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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The MOT history for B298 FHK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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