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FAE 979W

1981 Kawasaki Z1300

Green Petrol 1286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,143 mi
Last recorded23,143 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1981 Kawasaki Z130034,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAE 979W
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1300
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,286cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 23,143 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 23,136 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Outer Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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FAE 979W is a 1981 Kawasaki Z1300 in Green with a 1,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Kawasaki Z1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 34,704 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 FAE 979W, 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 45 years old, this Kawasaki Z1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FAE 979W registered?

FAE 979W is a 1981 Kawasaki Z1300, first registered on 20 March 1981.

Is FAE 979W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAE 979W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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