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SOR 326S

1978 Kawasaki KZ1000

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,973 mi
Last recorded56,973 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1978 Kawasaki KZ100020,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOR 326S
MakeKawasaki
ModelKZ1000
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 56,973 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 56,914 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 56,899 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 56,720 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 56,720 miles

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake master cylinder slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KZ1000?

Based on 954 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
267
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 7
Direction indicators not working 7
Horn not working 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
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SOR 326S is a 1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 20,824 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 KZ1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SOR 326S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KZ1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 48 years old, this Kawasaki KZ1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SOR 326S registered?

SOR 326S is a 1978 Kawasaki KZ1000, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is SOR 326S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOR 326S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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