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PNU 686W

1997 Kawasaki Z650

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

19,720 mi
Last recorded19,720 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Z65026,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNU 686W
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 19,720 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 19,720 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 19,349 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2011 19,349 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 9 Sep 2010 18,525 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Sep 2010 18,525 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 3 Sep 2010

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2009 15,578 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 28,321 miles

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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PNU 686W is a 1997 Kawasaki Z650 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki Z650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 26,304 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 PNU 686W, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki Z650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PNU 686W registered?

PNU 686W is a 1997 Kawasaki Z650, first registered on 13 February 1997.

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