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JPV 316N

1975 Kawasaki Z1

Red Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,903 mi
Last recorded1,903 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1975 Kawasaki Z129,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPV 316N
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 1,903 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 1,903 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 1,859 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 1,706 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 1,586 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 1,586 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 1,202 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 1,202 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 981 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 981 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 9 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 2,356 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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JPV 316N is a 1975 Kawasaki Z1 in Red with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1975 Kawasaki Z1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 29,112 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 JPV 316N, 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 51 years old, this Kawasaki Z1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JPV 316N registered?

JPV 316N is a 1975 Kawasaki Z1, first registered on 2 June 1975.

Is JPV 316N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPV 316N shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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