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HCE 514X

1981 Kawasaki Z1300

Black Petrol 1286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,613 mi
Last recorded46,613 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1981 Kawasaki Z130034,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCE 514X
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1300
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 46,613 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 2 Sep 2010 39,830 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 39,607 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 39,599 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 30 Nov 2006 39,326 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z1300?

Based on 1,672 MOT tests across 320 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
290
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
320
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 14
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 11
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 8
Direction indicators not working 8
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HCE 514X is a 1981 Kawasaki Z1300 in Black with a 1,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Kawasaki Z1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 34,704 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 Z1300 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HCE 514X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 45 years old, this Kawasaki Z1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HCE 514X registered?

HCE 514X is a 1981 Kawasaki Z1300, first registered on 26 October 1981.

Is HCE 514X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCE 514X 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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