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C228 KBO

1986 Kawasaki Z1000

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,231 mi
Last recorded71,231 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki Z100020,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC228 KBO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 71,231 miles

advise fork gattors fitted

advise rear brake pivot sticking

Pass 16 May 2013 71,014 miles

advise fork gators fitted

Fail 9 May 2012 70,474 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 May 2012 70,474 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 70,301 miles

front tyre wall perrishing

Fail 22 Jun 2011 70,301 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

front tyre wall perrishing

Pass 17 Feb 2010 69,657 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 69,320 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 68,971 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 67,595 miles

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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C228 KBO is a 1986 Kawasaki Z1000 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 Kawasaki Z1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 20,832 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 C228 KBO, 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 40 years old, this Kawasaki Z1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C228 KBO registered?

C228 KBO is a 1986 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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