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OYS 341V

1980 Kawasaki Z1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,601 mi
Last recorded53,601 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1980 Kawasaki Z100035,111 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYS 341V
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 53,601 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 53,601 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2006 52,579 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

offside front engine mount bolt missing

Pass 17 Jun 2006 52,579 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

offside front engine mount bolt missing

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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OYS 341V is a 1980 Kawasaki Z1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Kawasaki Z1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 35,111 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 OYS 341V, 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 46 years old, this Kawasaki Z1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OYS 341V is a 1980 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 1 July 1980.

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