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NWL 970W

1981 Kawasaki Z650

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,857 mi
Last recorded27,857 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1981 Kawasaki Z65029,405 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWL 970W
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ650
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2018 27,857 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2017 27,454 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 25,697 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 25,348 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 23,507 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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NWL 970W is a 1981 Kawasaki Z650 in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NWL 970W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NWL 970W registered?

NWL 970W is a 1981 Kawasaki Z650, first registered on 26 March 1981.

Is NWL 970W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWL 970W shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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