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YXD 159M

1974 Kawasaki Z1

Brown Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,055 mi
Last recorded39,055 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 Kawasaki Z133,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYXD 159M
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 39,055 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 39,004 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 38,961 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 38,861 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 38,599 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 38,599 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 38,533 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 38,479 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 38,353 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z1?

Based on 1,544 MOT tests across 321 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
239
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute 7
Headlamp aim too high 6
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 6
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 5
Horn not working 5
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YXD 159M is a 1974 Kawasaki Z1 in Brown with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1974 Kawasaki Z1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 33,059 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 Z1 fails its MOT is direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YXD 159M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z1 typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 52 years old, this Kawasaki Z1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YXD 159M registered?

YXD 159M is a 1974 Kawasaki Z1, first registered on 9 January 1974.

Is YXD 159M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YXD 159M shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YXD 159M have outstanding finance?

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