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OCF 515R

1976 Kawasaki Z1000

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,004 mi
Last recorded34,004 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1976 Kawasaki Z100031,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCF 515R
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 34,004 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 32,906 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 32,640 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 32,460 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 32,172 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 31,552 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 31,490 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 31,490 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 31,366 miles

Chain guard loose but not insecure

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Slight brake bind on both front and rear wheels

Pass 25 Jun 2013 31,129 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 31,129 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 31,019 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 31,019 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 30,888 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z1000?

Based on 26,900 MOT tests across 3,148 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
630
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
3,148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 213
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 202
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 96
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 87
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 79
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OCF 515R is a 1976 Kawasaki Z1000 in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1976 Kawasaki Z1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 31,274 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 Z1000 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 213 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OCF 515R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 50 years old, this Kawasaki Z1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OCF 515R?

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What year was OCF 515R registered?

OCF 515R is a 1976 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 16 November 1976.

Is OCF 515R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCF 515R shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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