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A118 JLK

1984 Kawasaki ZG1300

Red Petrol 1286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,005 mi
Last recorded61,005 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1984 Kawasaki ZG130031,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA118 JLK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZG1300
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,286cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 61,005 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 60,233 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 59,570 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 59,334 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 58,655 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 58,145 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 56,677 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 55,696 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 55,330 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 54,245 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 54,245 miles

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZG1300?

Based on 996 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
320
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 4
wheel bearings are excessively rough 3
Brake component is excessively corroded 2
brake recording little or no effort 2
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A118 JLK is a 1984 Kawasaki ZG1300 in Red with a 1,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1984 Kawasaki ZG1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 31,545 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZG1300 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A118 JLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZG1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 42 years old, this Kawasaki ZG1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A118 JLK registered?

A118 JLK is a 1984 Kawasaki ZG1300, first registered on 14 February 1984.

Is A118 JLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A118 JLK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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