KAWASAKI 1997 · 0.6L PETROL

The most recent MOT on 2013-07-06 recorded three minor issues: a slightly juddering front roller brake, a noisy exhaust, and a rear shock absorber with reduced damping. These were classified as "advisories" rather than failures, indicating they were not immediately dangerous but required attention. No serious defects were noted in this test. The 2008-04-14 MOT passed with no defects, but the prior test on 2008-04-12 failed due to a stop lamp not activating promptly, a binding front brake, and a tight drive chain. These issues suggest intermittent maintenance or component wear. A 2007-03-10 MOT passed but noted a critical safety flaw: no lights fitted, restricting use to daylight hours. This implies potential neglect or incomplete repairs. The vehicle’s mileage of 54,516 miles over 29 years equates to roughly 1,880 miles annually—a low figure for its age. This could indicate infrequent use, long periods of inactivity, or storage, which may lead to fluid degradation, corrosion, or seized components. However, the lack of recent MOTs (last tested in 2013) makes it difficult to assess current condition reliably.