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FUS 43S

1997 Kawasaki Z650

Gold Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,965 mi
Last recorded19,965 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Z65026,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUS 43S
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ650
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 19,965 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 19,960 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake master cylinder has a seized master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 19,947 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

rear tyre side wall slite perishing

Pass 10 Sep 2005 19,783 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2005 19,783 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

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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FUS 43S is a 1997 Kawasaki Z650 in Gold with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki Z650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 26,304 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 FUS 43S, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki Z650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FUS 43S registered?

FUS 43S is a 1997 Kawasaki Z650, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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