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BCY 888V

1979 Kawasaki Z1300

Blue Petrol 1286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

22,119 mi
Last recorded22,119 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 1979 Kawasaki Z130029,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCY 888V
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1300
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 22,119 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 22,028 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 22,028 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 21,929 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 21,929 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 21,874 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 21,893 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 21,628 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 20,497 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 20,486 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2007 19,391 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 19,384 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 18,888 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z1300?

Based on 1,672 MOT tests across 320 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
290
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
320
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 14
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 11
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 8
Direction indicators not working 8
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BCY 888V is a 1979 Kawasaki Z1300 in Blue with a 1,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1979 Kawasaki Z1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 29,364 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 Z1300 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BCY 888V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 47 years old, this Kawasaki Z1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BCY 888V registered?

BCY 888V is a 1979 Kawasaki Z1300, first registered on 14 September 1979.

Is BCY 888V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCY 888V shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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