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WAU 691S

1978 Kawasaki Z1000

Green Petrol 1015cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,127 mi
Last recorded58,127 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 1978 Kawasaki Z100034,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAU 691S
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,015cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 58,127 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 58,127 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

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

front and rear tyre makes differnt

gear lever and kick start slightly loose

handle bars possible bent

rear master cylinder dust cover missing

rear tyre slightly perished

rider foot rest mouting rubbers perished

Fail 2 Jun 2011 58,126 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 58,126 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 58,091 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 58,090 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 57,552 miles

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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WAU 691S is a 1978 Kawasaki Z1000 in Green with a 1,015cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 Kawasaki Z1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 34,102 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 WAU 691S, 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 48 years old, this Kawasaki Z1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WAU 691S registered?

WAU 691S is a 1978 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 22 February 1978.

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