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FHU 653W

1981 Kawasaki Z1100

Blue Petrol 1089cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,746 mi
Last recorded73,746 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 1981 Kawasaki Z110032,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHU 653W
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1100
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,089cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2009 73,746 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 71,620 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 67,352 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 64,080 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 64,049 miles

Inner Front Lower Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z1100?

Based on 2,259 MOT tests across 375 vehicles.

85.7%
Pass Rate
423
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
375
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 24
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
reflector on motorcycle missing 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
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FHU 653W is a 1981 Kawasaki Z1100 in Blue with a 1,089cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Kawasaki Z1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 32,772 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 Z1100 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FHU 653W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 45 years old, this Kawasaki Z1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FHU 653W registered?

FHU 653W is a 1981 Kawasaki Z1100, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is FHU 653W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHU 653W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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