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MKW 145W

1980 Kawasaki KZ650

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,779 mi
Last recorded18,779 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 1980 Kawasaki KZ65024,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKW 145W
MakeKawasaki
ModelKZ650
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 18,779 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 18,317 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 18,317 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 18,314 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 18,314 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KZ650?

Based on 790 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
265
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Headlamp aim too low 7
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 7
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 4
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MKW 145W is a 1980 Kawasaki KZ650 in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 Kawasaki KZ650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 24,795 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 KZ650 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MKW 145W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KZ650 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 46 years old, this Kawasaki KZ650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MKW 145W registered?

MKW 145W is a 1980 Kawasaki KZ650, first registered on 31 December 1980.

Is MKW 145W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKW 145W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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