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VGK 162W

1981 Kawasaki Z1300

Blue Petrol 1286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,340 mi
Last recorded30,340 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1981 Kawasaki Z130034,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGK 162W
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1300
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,286cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 30,340 miles

front tyre is perished

Pass 2 Aug 2010 30,256 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 30,162 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Upper Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 29,626 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 29,626 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 28,465 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z1300?

Based on 1,672 MOT tests across 320 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
290
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
320
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 14
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 11
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 8
Direction indicators not working 8
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VGK 162W is a 1981 Kawasaki Z1300 in Blue with a 1,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Kawasaki Z1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 34,704 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 Z1300 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VGK 162W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 45 years old, this Kawasaki Z1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VGK 162W registered?

VGK 162W is a 1981 Kawasaki Z1300, first registered on 20 January 1981.

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The MOT history for VGK 162W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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