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UPW 162R

1997 Kawasaki Z1000

Green Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,649 mi
Last recorded28,649 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Z100031,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPW 162R
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 28,649 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 28,649 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jul 2015 28,300 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 28,114 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 27,540 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 27,200 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 26,872 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z1000?

Based on 26,900 MOT tests across 3,148 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
630
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
3,148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 213
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 202
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 96
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 87
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 79
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UPW 162R is a 1997 Kawasaki Z1000 in Green with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki Z1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 31,550 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 Z1000 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 213 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UPW 162R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki Z1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UPW 162R registered?

UPW 162R is a 1997 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is UPW 162R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPW 162R shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UPW 162R have outstanding finance?

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