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OSC 43T

1979 Kawasaki KZ650

Red Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,903 mi
Last recorded33,903 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2006
Typical for 1979 Kawasaki KZ65031,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSC 43T
MakeKawasaki
ModelKZ650
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2006 33,903 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 33,903 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KZ650?

Based on 790 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
265
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Headlamp aim too low 7
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 7
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 4
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OSC 43T is a 1979 Kawasaki KZ650 in Red with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Kawasaki KZ650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 31,507 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 KZ650 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OSC 43T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KZ650 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this Kawasaki KZ650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OSC 43T registered?

OSC 43T is a 1979 Kawasaki KZ650, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is OSC 43T safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSC 43T 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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