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SEV 835W

1980 Kawasaki KE175

Red Petrol 174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,499 mi
Last recorded11,499 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1980 Kawasaki KE17511,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEV 835W
MakeKawasaki
ModelKE175
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine174cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 11,499 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 11,425 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 11,425 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 10,673 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

front and rear tyres cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2007 9,546 miles

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 8,010 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

horn not loud

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KE175?

Based on 673 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
124
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 7
Horn not working 7
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp 6
Direction indicator not working 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
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SEV 835W is a 1980 Kawasaki KE175 in Red with a 174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1980 Kawasaki KE175 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 11,865 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 KE175 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SEV 835W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KE175 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Kawasaki KE175 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SEV 835W registered?

SEV 835W is a 1980 Kawasaki KE175, first registered on 15 September 1980.

Is SEV 835W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEV 835W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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