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YYB 901X

1981 Kawasaki Z650

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,454 mi
Last recorded44,454 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 1981 Kawasaki Z65029,405 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYB 901X
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ650
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 44,454 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 44,454 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 44,351 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 44,104 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Aug 2016 43,900 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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YYB 901X is a 1981 Kawasaki Z650 in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Kawasaki Z650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 29,405 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 YYB 901X, 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 45 years old, this Kawasaki Z650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YYB 901X registered?

YYB 901X is a 1981 Kawasaki Z650, first registered on 12 August 1981.

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The MOT history for YYB 901X shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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