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EMF 790V

1980 Kawasaki Unknown

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

215 mi
Last recorded215 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 Kawasaki Unknown17,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMF 790V
MakeKawasaki
ModelUnknown
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 215 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 215 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up SPROCKET BEARING (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 208 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn FRONT BRAKE DISCS WARPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached SPLIT LINK FITTED AND VERY WORN (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 3 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork stauncheon lightly pitted (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork stauncheon lightly pitted (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Unknown?

Based on 6,508 MOT tests across 3,074 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
330
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
3,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 23
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EMF 790V is a 1980 Kawasaki Unknown in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Kawasaki Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 17,851 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 Unknown fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EMF 790V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 46 years old, this Kawasaki Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EMF 790V registered?

EMF 790V is a 1980 Kawasaki Unknown, first registered on 11 April 1980.

Is EMF 790V safe to buy?

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