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XMF 274T

1978 Kawasaki KZ1000

Red Petrol 1015cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,639 mi
Last recorded21,639 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2007
Typical for 1978 Kawasaki KZ100020,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMF 274T
MakeKawasaki
ModelKZ1000
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,015cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2007 21,639 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 21,639 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 21,639 miles

Centre Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KZ1000?

Based on 954 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
267
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 7
Direction indicators not working 7
Horn not working 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
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XMF 274T is a 1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 in Red with a 1,015cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 20,824 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 KZ1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XMF 274T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KZ1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 48 years old, this Kawasaki KZ1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XMF 274T?

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What year was XMF 274T registered?

XMF 274T is a 1978 Kawasaki KZ1000, first registered on 25 September 1978.

Is XMF 274T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XMF 274T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XMF 274T have outstanding finance?

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