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C813 BTR

1986 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

25,025 mi
Last recorded25,025 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki Gtr ZG100045,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC813 BTR
MakeKawasaki
ModelGtr ZG1000
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 25,025 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 24,646 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 24,430 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 56,113 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 56,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 54,000 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 54,000 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 49,646 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 49,631 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front tyre has uneven wear

Fail 6 Sep 2014 49,631 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front tyre has uneven wear

Pass 25 Jul 2013 49,449 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

uneven wear on front tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2012 49,275 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2011 48,835 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 47,823 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2009 46,838 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 46,120 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 45,691 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Jul 2006 44,841 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 44,029 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000?

Based on 4,999 MOT tests across 660 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
828
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 117
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 95
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 77
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 59
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 41
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C813 BTR is a 1986 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1986 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 45,288 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C813 BTR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C813 BTR is a 1986 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000, first registered on 16 July 1986.

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