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YEL 531S

1978 Kawasaki KZ650

Red Petrol 654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,647 mi
Last recorded10,647 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 Kawasaki KZ65025,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEL 531S
MakeKawasaki
ModelKZ650
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine654cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 10,647 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 10,647 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KZ650?

Based on 790 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
265
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Headlamp aim too low 7
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 7
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 4
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YEL 531S is a 1978 Kawasaki KZ650 in Red with a 654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Kawasaki KZ650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 25,046 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 KZ650 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YEL 531S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KZ650 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 48 years old, this Kawasaki KZ650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YEL 531S registered?

YEL 531S is a 1978 Kawasaki KZ650, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is YEL 531S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEL 531S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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