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D212 WEW

1986 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

63,685 mi
Last recorded63,685 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki Gtr ZG100045,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD212 WEW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGtr ZG1000
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 63,685 miles

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

Rear tyre perished and cracked around side walls

Fail 28 Jul 2026 63,678 miles

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

Rear tyre perished and cracked around side walls

Fail 30 Jun 2026 63,666 miles

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

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

Engines top end noisy with minor oil seep, and carbs seeping.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 62,928 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort rear brake disc rusty (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 62,389 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2023 61,144 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 60,275 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 60,267 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 May 2021 59,648 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 58,244 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 58,244 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 56,426 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 55,665 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 55,665 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 54,396 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 54,396 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 53,793 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 53,793 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 53,112 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 52,127 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 52,127 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 50,482 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 50,482 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 49,085 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 49,085 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 48,970 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 48,936 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 48,891 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 48,885 miles

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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D212 WEW is a 1986 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D212 WEW, 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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D212 WEW is a 1986 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000, first registered on 20 October 1986.

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