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1980 Kawasaki Z650 0.7L Petrol · OYB 871V

OYB 871V

1980 Kawasaki Z650 (0.7L, petrol). First registered 08/03/1980. Recorded mileage 78,808 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/09/2027.

Make & Model
KAWASAKI Z650
Year / Origin
1980 · Oxford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 20/01/2024
Road Tax
Taxed (01/09/2027)
Recorded Mileage
78,808 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 0.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 20/01/2024
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/09/2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1980
Engine
652cc

OYB 871V Key Findings

  • 16 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2023
  • 78,808 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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OYB 871V Mileage History

  1. 22/04/200661,496 mi
  2. 20/04/200762,461 mi+965 mi
  3. 19/04/200863,036 mi+575 mi
  4. 18/04/200963,394 mi+358 mi
  5. 20/04/201065,382 mi+1,988 mi
  6. 19/04/201167,965 mi+2,583 mi
  7. 16/04/201269,595 mi+1,630 mi
  8. 17/04/201370,573 mi+978 mi
  9. 16/04/201471,756 mi+1,183 mi
  10. 23/04/201573,003 mi+1,247 mi
  11. 19/04/201673,714 mi+711 mi
  12. 20/04/201774,612 mi+898 mi
  13. 17/04/201875,677 mi+1,065 mi
  14. 07/05/201976,491 mi+814 mi
  15. 23/11/202078,278 mi+1,787 mi
  16. 21/01/202378,808 mi+530 mi

Average of roughly 1,034 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.

OYB 871V MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 06:10
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1980 Kawasaki Z650 (OYB 871V) between April 2006 and January 2023.

The record contains 16 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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