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1978 Kawasaki Z650 0.7L Petrol · XRU 156S

XRU 156S

1978 Kawasaki Z650 (0.7L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1978. Recorded mileage 24,778 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2026.

Make & Model
KAWASAKI Z650
Year / Origin
1978 · Personal Export
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 07 Sept 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
24,778 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 0.7L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 07 Sept 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1978
Engine
652cc
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XRU 156S Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2025
  • 24,778 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

XRU 156S MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Nov 2026, 13:16
MOT Analysis

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

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Kawasaki Z650 (XRU 156S) between September 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

XRU 156S Mileage History

  1. 09/09/202224,331 mi
  2. 01/09/202324,551 mi+220 mi
  3. 30/08/202424,706 mi+155 mi
  4. 30/08/202424,706 mi
  5. 29/08/202524,778 mi+72 mi

Average of roughly 150 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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