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JOV 877W

1981 Kawasaki Z1300

White Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,156 mi
Last recorded47,156 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 1981 Kawasaki Z130034,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOV 877W
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1300
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 47,156 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 47,113 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 46,926 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear number plate a bit small

Fail 23 May 2012 44,777 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear No plate a bit small

Pass 23 May 2012 44,777 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear No plate a bit small

Pass 23 May 2011 43,696 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear No plate a bit small

Rear brake travel

Pass 16 Mar 2010 42,410 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear No plate a bit small

Fail 16 Apr 2009 40,138 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 40,138 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 39,971 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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JOV 877W is a 1981 Kawasaki Z1300 in White with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 JOV 877W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JOV 877W?

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What year was JOV 877W registered?

JOV 877W is a 1981 Kawasaki Z1300, first registered on 30 March 1981.

Is JOV 877W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOV 877W shows 10 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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