MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,667 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Recommend checking fuel tank mountings at rear
Recommend securing/re-glueing LH H/bar grip
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
play in rear sprocket carrier bearing
play in rear sprocket carrier bearing
rear brake binding
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z1000?
Based on 26,900 MOT tests across 3,148 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VVL 218W is a 1981 Kawasaki Z1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 VVL 218W, 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.
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How do I check the history of VVL 218W?
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What year was VVL 218W registered?
VVL 218W is a 1981 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 30 March 1981.
Is VVL 218W safe to buy?
The MOT history for VVL 218W shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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