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FNP 548W

1981 Kawasaki Z650

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,565 mi
Last recorded1,565 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 1981 Kawasaki Z65029,405 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNP 548W
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ650
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 1,565 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 1,553 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake component insecure brake torsion bar has no locking device (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake pedal insecure needs a locking device fitted to pin (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 1,152 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 990 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 761 miles

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

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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FNP 548W is a 1981 Kawasaki Z650 in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FNP 548W, 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 FNP 548W registered?

FNP 548W is a 1981 Kawasaki Z650, first registered on 20 March 1981.

Is FNP 548W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNP 548W 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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