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KJA 514V

1980 Kawasaki Z1000

Black Petrol 1015cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

60 mi
Last recorded60 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1980 Kawasaki Z100035,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJA 514V
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,015cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 60 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 60 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire at carb joint (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2024 60 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023
Pass 9 Jun 2022 14,026 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 8,502 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 5,711 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 3,465 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 3,079 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 3,079 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 2,395 miles

no indicators fitted ....slight play front wheel bearing

Pass 31 May 2012

01headlamp beam pattern just meets requirments 02front wheel bearings slight play 03chain guard missing 04 front callipper slight movment

Pass 13 Nov 2010
Pass 7 Nov 2009
Pass 26 May 2007

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z1000?

Based on 26,900 MOT tests across 3,148 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
630
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
3,148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 213
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 202
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 96
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 87
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 79
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KJA 514V is a 1980 Kawasaki Z1000 in Black with a 1,015cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1980 Kawasaki Z1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 35,111 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Z1000 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 213 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KJA 514V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 46 years old, this Kawasaki Z1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KJA 514V registered?

KJA 514V is a 1980 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 16 June 1980.

Is KJA 514V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJA 514V shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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