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KKL 487V

1980 Kawasaki Z750

Black Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

50,733 mi
Last recorded50,733 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 1980 Kawasaki Z75032,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKL 487V
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ750
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 50,733 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Chain guard missing

Fail 24 Jun 2014 50,738 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Chain guard missing

Pass 13 Jul 2012 50,220 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 50,209 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 49,100 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 23 Jul 2011 49,100 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 48,967 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 48,703 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 48,164 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 48,147 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 48,147 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z750?

Based on 15,307 MOT tests across 1,858 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
739
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,858
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 155
reflector on motorcycle missing 110
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 86
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 85
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 82
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KKL 487V is a 1980 Kawasaki Z750 in Black with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1980 Kawasaki Z750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 32,295 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 Z750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KKL 487V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z750 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 46 years old, this Kawasaki Z750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KKL 487V is a 1980 Kawasaki Z750, first registered on 3 June 1980.

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