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LVH 591W

1981 Kawasaki Z650

Silver Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

18,361 mi
Last recorded18,361 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Kawasaki Z65029,405 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVH 591W
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ650
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 18,361 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 18,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front and offside shock absorber chrome sections corroding

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 18,360 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front and offside shock absorber chrome sections corroding

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2016 17,435 miles

Oil level high

Small cracks in side wall of front tyre. (tubed)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 17,435 miles

Oil level high

Rear suspension component loose Swing arm pivot nut loose (2.4.A.1a)

Small cracks in side wall of front tyre. (tubed)

Pass 14 May 2015 17,385 miles

Petrol misting on float bowls

Fail 12 May 2015 17,385 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Petrol misting on float bowls

Fail 26 Sep 2014 17,373 miles

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside tail light/brake light not working

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 16,699 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z650?

Based on 8,578 MOT tests across 1,553 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
254
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 76
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 55
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 47
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 44
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LVH 591W is a 1981 Kawasaki Z650 in Silver with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1981 Kawasaki Z650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 29,405 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 Z650 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LVH 591W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z650 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 45 years old, this Kawasaki Z650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LVH 591W registered?

LVH 591W is a 1981 Kawasaki Z650, first registered on 26 March 1981.

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