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BBJ 646S

1978 Kawasaki KZ1000

Green Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,583 mi
Last recorded46,583 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1978 Kawasaki KZ100020,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBJ 646S
MakeKawasaki
ModelKZ1000
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 46,583 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 46,411 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 46,411 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 46,014 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 45,444 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 45,444 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 45,098 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 45,087 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 44,470 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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BBJ 646S is a 1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 in Green with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BBJ 646S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BBJ 646S registered?

BBJ 646S is a 1978 Kawasaki KZ1000, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is BBJ 646S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBJ 646S shows 9 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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