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VBB 275T

1978 Kawasaki KZ1000

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

1,444 mi
Last recorded1,444 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1978 Kawasaki KZ100020,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBB 275T
MakeKawasaki
ModelKZ1000
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 1,444 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 253 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 228 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 145 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 144 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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)

Offside Rear Brake component is fractured Rear brake disc cracked (3.1.5)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 88 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014

modified vehicle

Pass 17 Nov 2012 4,973 miles

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 4,915 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 4,877 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 4,679 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 2,146 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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VBB 275T is a 1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBB 275T, 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.

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What year was VBB 275T registered?

VBB 275T is a 1978 Kawasaki KZ1000, first registered on 1 September 1978.

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