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VWS 280T

1979 Kawasaki Z400

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,904 mi
Last recorded1,904 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 1979 Kawasaki Z40023,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWS 280T
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ400
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 1,904 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 1,473 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 648 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 625 miles

Footrest missing rear footrests missing (6.2.12 (a))

Fuel cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 11 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z400?

Based on 888 MOT tests across 173 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
315
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Drive chain excessively loose 7
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 6
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VWS 280T is a 1979 Kawasaki Z400 in White with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Kawasaki Z400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 23,324 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 Z400 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VWS 280T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z400 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 47 years old, this Kawasaki Z400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of VWS 280T?

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What year was VWS 280T registered?

VWS 280T is a 1979 Kawasaki Z400, first registered on 29 March 1979.

Is VWS 280T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWS 280T 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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