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OOU 898R

1977 Kawasaki Z650

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

630 mi
Last recorded630 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1977 Kawasaki Z65032,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOU 898R
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ650
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2009 630 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 630 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Rear wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.4.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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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OOU 898R is a 1977 Kawasaki Z650 in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Kawasaki Z650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 32,299 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 OOU 898R, 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 49 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 OOU 898R registered?

OOU 898R is a 1977 Kawasaki Z650, first registered on 4 May 1977.

Is OOU 898R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OOU 898R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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