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LAU 247P

1975 Kawasaki Z1

Silver Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,988 mi
Last recorded90,988 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 1975 Kawasaki Z129,112 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAU 247P
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1
Year1975
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 90,988 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

tire and chain close to swinging arm but ok

Fail 28 Jul 2012 90,988 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

tire and chain close to swinging arm but ok

Pass 8 Jul 2010 90,237 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 90,237 miles

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 88,730 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Offside Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Offside Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Pass 19 May 2008 87,001 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 84,644 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 May 2006 83,924 miles

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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LAU 247P is a 1975 Kawasaki Z1 in Silver with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LAU 247P, 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 LAU 247P registered?

LAU 247P is a 1975 Kawasaki Z1, first registered on 15 August 1975.

Is LAU 247P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAU 247P shows 8 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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