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UPW 96R

1977 Kawasaki Z1000

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,409 mi
Last recorded41,409 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2009
Typical for 1977 Kawasaki Z100028,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPW 96R
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2009 41,409 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 41,409 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 41,316 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 41,316 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake hose excessively twisted (3.2.B3a)

Pass 22 May 2006 41,123 miles

rear tyre near legal limits † †slight play in front wheel bearing † †front brake disc becoming destorted

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 96R is a 1977 Kawasaki Z1000 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1977 Kawasaki Z1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 28,440 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 96R, 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 49 years old, this Kawasaki Z1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UPW 96R registered?

UPW 96R is a 1977 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is UPW 96R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPW 96R shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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