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B298 OGV

1985 Kawasaki ZG1300

Black Petrol 1286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

38,225 mi
Last recorded38,225 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 1985 Kawasaki ZG130035,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB298 OGV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZG1300
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 38,225 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 37,261 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 37,148 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 36,997 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 36,558 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 36,104 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 35,949 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 35,102 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 35,102 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 34,751 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 33,920 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 33,165 miles

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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B298 OGV is a 1985 Kawasaki ZG1300 in Black with a 1,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B298 OGV, 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 B298 OGV registered?

B298 OGV is a 1985 Kawasaki ZG1300, first registered on 13 March 1985.

Is B298 OGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B298 OGV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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