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GEL 811Y

1982 Kawasaki Z440

Black Petrol 440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,622 mi
Last recorded16,622 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 1982 Kawasaki Z44026,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 811Y
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ440
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine440cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 16,622 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 16,515 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 16,515 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 16,504 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 16,504 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z440?

Based on 905 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
302
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
reflector on motorcycle missing 7
Drive chain excessively loose 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
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GEL 811Y is a 1982 Kawasaki Z440 in Black with a 440cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 Kawasaki Z440 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 26,696 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 Z440 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GEL 811Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z440 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 44 years old, this Kawasaki Z440 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GEL 811Y registered?

GEL 811Y is a 1982 Kawasaki Z440, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is GEL 811Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEL 811Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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