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PYA 900V

1980 Kawasaki Z

Orange Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

41,644 mi
Last recorded41,644 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 1980 Kawasaki Z35,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYA 900V
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 41,644 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 41,054 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2019 41,028 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Chain guard missing ()

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 40,097 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 26 May 2017 39,245 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 38,592 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 38,078 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 37,498 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 36,688 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 36,677 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 36,660 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

h/bars slightly bent

Pass 19 May 2009 35,621 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 33,017 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 31,591 miles

slight dampness ns fork leg

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z?

Based on 896 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

85.7%
Pass Rate
501
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 5
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 5
Headlamp aim too high 4
Headlamp aim too low 4
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PYA 900V is a 1980 Kawasaki Z in Orange with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1980 Kawasaki Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 35,835 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 Z fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PYA 900V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Kawasaki Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PYA 900V registered?

PYA 900V is a 1980 Kawasaki Z, first registered on 17 April 1980.

Is PYA 900V safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYA 900V shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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