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ULA 987W

1981 Kawasaki Trike

Black Petrol 1286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32,230 mi
Last recorded32,230 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULA 987W
MakeKawasaki
ModelTrike
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 32,230 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 29,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 29,887 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working on foot brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 26,779 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 26,758 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated suspension fork leaking onto brake (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak fork (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2016 26,654 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 26,654 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 26,626 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 26,406 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 26,406 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Trike?

Based on 1,458 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector missing 22
Stop lamp not working 19
brake recording little or no effort 14
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11
shock absorber leaking oil 11
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ULA 987W is a 1981 Kawasaki Trike in Black with a 1,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Trike fails its MOT is reflector missing, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ULA 987W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Trike typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 45 years old, this Kawasaki Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ULA 987W registered?

ULA 987W is a 1981 Kawasaki Trike, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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