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B340 SPW

1985 Kawasaki Z650

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,169 mi
Last recorded39,169 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Kawasaki Z65035,073 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB340 SPW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ650
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 39,169 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 37,644 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 37,643 miles

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering by brake lever (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 36,691 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 35,073 miles

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footrest mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z650?

Based on 8,578 MOT tests across 1,553 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
254
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 76
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 55
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 47
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 44
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B340 SPW is a 1985 Kawasaki Z650 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Kawasaki Z650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 35,073 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 Z650 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B340 SPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z650 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 41 years old, this Kawasaki Z650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B340 SPW registered?

B340 SPW is a 1985 Kawasaki Z650, first registered on 11 March 1985.

Is B340 SPW safe to buy?

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