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VRH 462W

1981 Kawasaki KZ1000

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5 mi
Last recorded5 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRH 462W
MakeKawasaki
ModelKZ1000
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 5 miles

Front brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Apr 2015 19,138 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2008 18,554 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 18,149 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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VRH 462W is a 1981 Kawasaki KZ1000 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VRH 462W, 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 45 years old, this Kawasaki KZ1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VRH 462W registered?

VRH 462W is a 1981 Kawasaki KZ1000, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is VRH 462W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRH 462W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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