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D381 SBV

1986 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,081 mi
Last recorded40,081 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki Gtr ZG100045,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD381 SBV
MakeKawasaki
ModelGtr ZG1000
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 40,081 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)

Fail 24 May 2012 39,235 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 24 May 2012 39,235 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 37,970 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 37,953 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2009 34,599 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 34,599 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 34,413 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 27 May 2008 34,413 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 26 May 2007 34,321 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 34,272 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2006 33,436 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 33,423 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

cannot check rear wheel bearing (brake binding)

Pass 30 Jul 2005 31,689 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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D381 SBV is a 1986 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D381 SBV, 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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D381 SBV is a 1986 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000, first registered on 11 September 1986.

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