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ETP 176W

1981 Kawasaki Z650

Silver Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

18,613 mi
Last recorded18,613 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1981 Kawasaki Z65029,405 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETP 176W
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ650
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 18,613 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 30 May 2013 18,613 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Crack in generator cover

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 18,433 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 18,433 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 17,970 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 17,970 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 25 Jun 2009 16,940 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 25 Jun 2009 16,940 miles

Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 May 2008 16,762 miles

Rear Shocks working but soft.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 16,526 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 16,431 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 16,390 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z650?

Based on 8,578 MOT tests across 1,553 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
254
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 76
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 55
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 47
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 44
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ETP 176W is a 1981 Kawasaki Z650 in Silver with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1981 Kawasaki Z650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 29,405 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 Z650 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ETP 176W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z650 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 45 years old, this Kawasaki Z650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ETP 176W registered?

ETP 176W is a 1981 Kawasaki Z650, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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