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MTL 845Y

1983 Kawasaki Z650

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

22,926 mi
Last recorded22,926 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 1983 Kawasaki Z65030,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTL 845Y
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ650
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 22,926 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 22,798 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 22,199 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 21,475 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 21,044 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 20,029 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 18,848 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 18,264 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 17,680 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 17,680 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 17,437 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 19,483 miles

Centre Front Lower Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Rear Lower Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Centre Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 16,985 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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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MTL 845Y is a 1983 Kawasaki Z650 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1983 Kawasaki Z650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 30,356 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 MTL 845Y, 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 43 years old, this Kawasaki Z650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MTL 845Y registered?

MTL 845Y is a 1983 Kawasaki Z650, first registered on 15 April 1983.

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