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D396 LYG

1987 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

39,925 mi
Last recorded39,925 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki Gtr ZG100044,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD396 LYG
MakeKawasaki
ModelGtr ZG1000
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 39,925 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 39,906 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 38,566 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 34,753 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 30,339 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 28,538 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 26,697 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 18,618 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 9,668 miles

Rear tire starting to perish. (small cracks on surface)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 695 miles

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

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 88,949 miles

Front tyre starting to perish

Rear tyre starting to perish

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 88,949 miles

Front tyre starting to perish

Rear tyre starting to perish

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 78,050 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 70,469 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 70,458 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 63,882 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 63,772 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 54,107 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 54,107 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 49,824 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 49,824 miles

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

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 48,769 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 47,595 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 43,456 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 43,360 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2006 43,327 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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D396 LYG is a 1987 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 D396 LYG, 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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D396 LYG is a 1987 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000, first registered on 9 April 1987.

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