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BWS 500V

1980 Kawasaki Z1000

Black Petrol 1015cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,176 mi
Last recorded34,176 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 1980 Kawasaki Z100035,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWS 500V
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,015cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2016 34,176 miles

Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 33,991 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 33,623 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z1000?

Based on 26,900 MOT tests across 3,148 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
630
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
3,148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 213
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 202
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 96
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 87
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 79
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BWS 500V is a 1980 Kawasaki Z1000 in Black with a 1,015cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Kawasaki Z1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 35,111 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 Z1000 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 213 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BWS 500V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 46 years old, this Kawasaki Z1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BWS 500V registered?

BWS 500V is a 1980 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 29 May 1980.

Is BWS 500V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWS 500V shows 3 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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