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N450 WUP

1996 Kawasaki KZ1000

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,363 mi
Last recorded75,363 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki KZ100028,775 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN450 WUP
MakeKawasaki
ModelKZ1000
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 75,363 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 75,363 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 74,594 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 74,261 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 73,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near cylinder head (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KZ1000?

Based on 954 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
267
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 7
Direction indicators not working 7
Horn not working 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
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N450 WUP is a 1996 Kawasaki KZ1000 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki KZ1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 28,775 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 KZ1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N450 WUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KZ1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki KZ1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N450 WUP registered?

N450 WUP is a 1996 Kawasaki KZ1000, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N450 WUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N450 WUP 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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