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VLR 513S

1977 Kawasaki Z1000

Brown Petrol 1015cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,205 mi
Last recorded24,205 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1977 Kawasaki Z100028,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLR 513S
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,015cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 24,205 miles

Shock absorber slightly loose shock absorber bottom bushes worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 23,820 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 22,964 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 22,778 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 22,166 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 22,050 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 22,026 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 22,026 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 21,896 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 20,880 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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VLR 513S is a 1977 Kawasaki Z1000 in Brown with a 1,015cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VLR 513S, 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 VLR 513S registered?

VLR 513S is a 1977 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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