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TFM 116M

1974 Kawasaki Z1

Yellow Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,317 mi
Last recorded27,317 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 1974 Kawasaki Z133,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFM 116M
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 27,317 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 26,826 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 26,723 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 26,708 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 26,708 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 25,853 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 25,853 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 25,694 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 25,391 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z1?

Based on 1,544 MOT tests across 321 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
239
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute 7
Headlamp aim too high 6
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 6
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 5
Horn not working 5
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TFM 116M is a 1974 Kawasaki Z1 in Yellow with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1974 Kawasaki Z1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 33,059 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 Z1 fails its MOT is direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TFM 116M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z1 typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 52 years old, this Kawasaki Z1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TFM 116M registered?

TFM 116M is a 1974 Kawasaki Z1, first registered on 20 May 1974.

Is TFM 116M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFM 116M shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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