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PKE 477L

1972 Kawasaki H1

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,280 mi
Last recorded11,280 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKE 477L
MakeKawasaki
ModelH1
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 11,280 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 11,280 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 8,943 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 8,943 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 7,322 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 7,322 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 7,138 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 7,138 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki H1?

Based on 556 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
207
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 4
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 2
Direction indicators not working indicators failed to work 1
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing 1
Brake performance not tested 1
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PKE 477L is a 1972 Kawasaki H1 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Kawasaki H1 fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PKE 477L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki H1 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Kawasaki H1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PKE 477L registered?

PKE 477L is a 1972 Kawasaki H1, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is PKE 477L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PKE 477L shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PKE 477L have outstanding finance?

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