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WBC 184X

1982 Kawasaki Z650

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,439 mi
Last recorded55,439 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 1982 Kawasaki Z65033,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBC 184X
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ650
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 55,439 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 55,439 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 53,603 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 53,602 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear swinging arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 52,408 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing front forks have minimum damping affect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear suspension has very little travel

Fail 4 Jul 2018 52,383 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Gear lever loose on selector shaft.

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension has very little travel.

Pass 2 Mar 2017 47,638 miles

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Central Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 47,628 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Central Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 43,034 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

cracking to front tyre

front brake binding slightly

front brake hoses pulled tight on full suspension lift

handlebars possibly slightly deformed

Pass 7 Sep 2012 43,019 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 43,008 miles

advise sidelight not working

Pass 10 Mar 2010 41,531 miles

ADVISE FRONT TYRE FOR CRACKING AND GEAR LEVER INSECURE

Fail 10 Mar 2010 41,526 miles

Offside Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

ADVISE FRONT TYRE FOR CRACKING AND GEAR LEVER INSECURE

Pass 25 Feb 2009 13,701 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 13,701 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 13,701 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z650?

Based on 8,578 MOT tests across 1,553 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
254
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 76
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 55
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 47
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 44
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WBC 184X is a 1982 Kawasaki Z650 in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1982 Kawasaki Z650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 33,030 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 Z650 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WBC 184X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z650 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 44 years old, this Kawasaki Z650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WBC 184X is a 1982 Kawasaki Z650, first registered on 27 May 1982.

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