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VRA 253Y

1982 Kawasaki Z650

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

35,351 mi
Last recorded35,351 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 1982 Kawasaki Z65033,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRA 253Y
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ650
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 35,351 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 35,350 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 34,734 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 34,352 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 34,352 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 33,446 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 33,446 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 30,106 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 30,106 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 28,928 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 24,500 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z650?

Based on 8,578 MOT tests across 1,553 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
254
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 76
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 55
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 47
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 44
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VRA 253Y is a 1982 Kawasaki Z650 in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1982 Kawasaki Z650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 33,030 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 Z650 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VRA 253Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z650 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 44 years old, this Kawasaki Z650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VRA 253Y registered?

VRA 253Y is a 1982 Kawasaki Z650, first registered on 3 August 1982.

Is VRA 253Y safe to buy?

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