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JRV 208X

1982 Kawasaki KZ1000

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,908 mi
Last recorded41,908 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 1982 Kawasaki KZ100025,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRV 208X
MakeKawasaki
ModelKZ1000
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 41,908 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 41,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 41,625 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 41,625 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KZ1000?

Based on 954 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
267
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 7
Direction indicators not working 7
Horn not working 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
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JRV 208X is a 1982 Kawasaki KZ1000 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Kawasaki KZ1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 25,710 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 KZ1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JRV 208X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KZ1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 44 years old, this Kawasaki KZ1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JRV 208X registered?

JRV 208X is a 1982 Kawasaki KZ1000, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is JRV 208X safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRV 208X shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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