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WDS 198V

1996 Kawasaki Z1000

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

945 mi
Last recorded945 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Z100027,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDS 198V
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 945 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 6 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 21,485 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 21,485 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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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WDS 198V is a 1996 Kawasaki Z1000 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki Z1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 27,736 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 WDS 198V, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki Z1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WDS 198V registered?

WDS 198V is a 1996 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 1 September 1996.

Is WDS 198V safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDS 198V shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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