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A988 CRA

1984 Kawasaki Z1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,065 mi
Last recorded30,065 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 1984 Kawasaki Z100033,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA988 CRA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 30,065 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 29,960 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 29,843 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 29,648 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 29,642 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z1000?

Based on 26,900 MOT tests across 3,148 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
630
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
3,148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 213
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 202
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 96
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 87
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 79
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A988 CRA is a 1984 Kawasaki Z1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Kawasaki Z1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 33,909 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Z1000 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 213 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A988 CRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 42 years old, this Kawasaki Z1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A988 CRA registered?

A988 CRA is a 1984 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 1 April 1984.

Is A988 CRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A988 CRA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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