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D148 SFJ

1987 Kawasaki ZL1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,682 mi
Last recorded24,682 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2009
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki ZL100029,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD148 SFJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZL1000
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2009 24,682 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 24,136 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 24,136 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear tyre side wall in very poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2005 24,095 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZL1000?

Based on 1,235 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 8
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D148 SFJ is a 1987 Kawasaki ZL1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Kawasaki ZL1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 29,565 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 ZL1000 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D148 SFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZL1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Kawasaki ZL1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D148 SFJ registered?

D148 SFJ is a 1987 Kawasaki ZL1000, first registered on 23 March 1987.

Is D148 SFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D148 SFJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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