MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,090 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
rear brake has slight bind
throttle slightly stiff on r/h lock
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z?
Based on 896 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
DRL 501V is a 1980 Kawasaki Z in Blue with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1980 Kawasaki Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 35,835 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 Z fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DRL 501V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Kawasaki Z typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Kawasaki Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of DRL 501V?
You can check the full history of DRL 501V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was DRL 501V registered?
DRL 501V is a 1980 Kawasaki Z, first registered on 4 March 1980.
Is DRL 501V safe to buy?
The MOT history for DRL 501V shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DRL 501V have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DRL 501V. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.