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JKB 81L

1989 Kawasaki Z1

Brown Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,537 mi
Last recorded47,537 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki Z144,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKB 81L
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 47,537 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 47,537 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 46,568 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 46,094 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 45,500 miles

slight cracking in sidewalls of rear tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2012 45,500 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

slight cracking in sidewalls of rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2011 45,350 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 44,837 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 44,120 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Fail 11 May 2009 44,120 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 43,125 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 43,125 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Centre Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Centre Upper Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 41,609 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 40,320 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z1?

Based on 1,544 MOT tests across 321 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
239
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute 7
Headlamp aim too high 6
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 6
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 5
Horn not working 5
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JKB 81L is a 1989 Kawasaki Z1 in Brown with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki Z1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 44,120 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 Z1 fails its MOT is direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JKB 81L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z1 typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 37 years old, this Kawasaki Z1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JKB 81L registered?

JKB 81L is a 1989 Kawasaki Z1, first registered on 18 September 1989.

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