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LDV 553V

1980 Kawasaki Z1300

Black Petrol 1286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,498 mi
Last recorded12,498 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 1980 Kawasaki Z130030,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDV 553V
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1300
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 12,498 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 12,300 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 12,294 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 12,283 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 11,880 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z1300?

Based on 1,672 MOT tests across 320 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
290
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
320
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 14
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 11
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 8
Direction indicators not working 8
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LDV 553V is a 1980 Kawasaki Z1300 in Black with a 1,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1980 Kawasaki Z1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 30,861 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 Z1300 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LDV 553V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Kawasaki Z1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LDV 553V registered?

LDV 553V is a 1980 Kawasaki Z1300, first registered on 31 December 1980.

Is LDV 553V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LDV 553V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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