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VUR 387W

1981 Kawasaki Z1000

Grey Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,962 mi
Last recorded35,962 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 1981 Kawasaki Z100030,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUR 387W
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 35,962 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 35,831 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 35,831 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 35,305 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 34,826 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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VUR 387W is a 1981 Kawasaki Z1000 in Grey with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Kawasaki Z1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 30,562 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 VUR 387W, 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 45 years old, this Kawasaki Z1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VUR 387W registered?

VUR 387W is a 1981 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is VUR 387W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUR 387W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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