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GYH 83W

1980 Kawasaki Unknown

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4 mi
Last recorded4 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 1980 Kawasaki Unknown17,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYH 83W
MakeKawasaki
ModelUnknown
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 4 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 1 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

split pin missing from rear brake torque arm

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Unknown?

Based on 6,508 MOT tests across 3,074 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
330
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
3,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 23
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GYH 83W is a 1980 Kawasaki Unknown in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Kawasaki Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 17,851 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 Unknown fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GYH 83W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 46 years old, this Kawasaki Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GYH 83W registered?

GYH 83W is a 1980 Kawasaki Unknown, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is GYH 83W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYH 83W 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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