1978 Kawasaki Z650 0.7L Petrol · AVG 145S

The roadworthiness status of this Kawasaki is sound, reflecting a stable and clean maintenance trend based on the most recent pass. In the April 2025 test at 27,791 miles, the machine cleared the examination with zero defects recorded. This mirrors the preceding test on December 21, 2023, which also resulted in a clean pass with no advisories noted. The absence of recurring mechanical faults or deterioration shows that the motorcycle has avoided persistent neglect during its recent history. The mileage accumulation sits at an exceptionally low average of roughly 579 miles per year across its forty-eight-year lifespan, bringing the total to just 27,791 recorded miles. The available MOT data is sparse due to the age of the vehicle and modern digital tracking limits, showing only the two recent tests from late 2023 and early 2025. This very light usage pattern implies the machine likely spent significant periods stored away, meaning a prospective buyer must look past the clean test sheets and check for the classic side effects of long-term storage. Physical inspection should focus heavily on perishable items and fuel system components that degrade when a motorcycle sits idle. Check the rubber intake boots, fuel lines, and carburettor seals for perishing or leaks, and inspect the tyres for age-related cracking despite adequate tread depth. Brake calipers and hydraulic lines demand close scrutiny to ensure pistons do not stick and fluid has not absorbed moisture over extended inactive periods. Finally, examine the frame and exhaust system for surface corrosion or internal rot that often develops unseen in older classic machinery.