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HRM 73V

1980 Kawasaki KZ650

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,002 mi
Last recorded35,002 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1980 Kawasaki KZ65024,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRM 73V
MakeKawasaki
ModelKZ650
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 35,002 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 34,619 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 32,903 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 32,591 miles

left foot peg bent

Fail 17 May 2014 32,581 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

left foot peg bent

Pass 24 May 2013 31,770 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

exhaust noisy

Fail 18 May 2013 31,760 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle deteriorated and function impaired (1.4.2a)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

exhaust noisy

Pass 12 May 2012 31,326 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

exhaust noisey

handlebars bent

Fail 5 Apr 2012 31,304 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

handlebars bent

unable to clip in seat to closed position

Pass 2 Apr 2011 30,789 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear tyre worn close to wear bar indicators

throttle is slow to return when steering is turned

Fail 26 Mar 2011 30,776 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear tyre worn close to wear bar indicators

Pass 25 Mar 2010 30,107 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 30,107 miles

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

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 29,006 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 29,006 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KZ650?

Based on 790 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
265
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Headlamp aim too low 7
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 7
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 4
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HRM 73V is a 1980 Kawasaki KZ650 in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 Kawasaki KZ650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 24,795 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 KZ650 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HRM 73V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KZ650 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 46 years old, this Kawasaki KZ650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HRM 73V is a 1980 Kawasaki KZ650, first registered on 18 April 1980.

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