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D226 APL

1987 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,491 mi
Last recorded68,491 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki Gtr ZG100044,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD226 APL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGtr ZG1000
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 68,491 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 68,464 miles

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

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride No split pin in rear axle castellated nut (6.2.1h)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Five rear lights One does not illuminate. 80% lighting remains. MOT advisory.

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

Rear tyre 12 psi. when presented. Inflated to 42 psi. for safety of tester on rolling road. Front tyre at 28 psi.

Pass 7 May 2010 67,509 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 60,701 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 55,424 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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D226 APL is a 1987 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 44,009 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 D226 APL, 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 39 years old, this Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D226 APL is a 1987 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000, first registered on 16 April 1987.

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