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C227 WLK

1986 Kawasaki ZG1300

Black Petrol 1286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,926 mi
Last recorded33,926 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki ZG130024,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC227 WLK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZG1300
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,286cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 33,926 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Throttle grip splitting!

Fail 7 May 2014 33,926 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Throttle grip splitting!

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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C227 WLK is a 1986 Kawasaki ZG1300 in Black with a 1,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Kawasaki ZG1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 24,567 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 ZG1300 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C227 WLK, 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 40 years old, this Kawasaki ZG1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C227 WLK registered?

C227 WLK is a 1986 Kawasaki ZG1300, first registered on 16 April 1986.

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