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D734 TJO

1987 Kawasaki ZL1000

Green Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,577 mi
Last recorded17,577 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki ZL100029,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD734 TJO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZL1000
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 17,577 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 17,557 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 17,410 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 17,321 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 17,083 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 17,083 miles

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

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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D734 TJO is a 1987 Kawasaki ZL1000 in Green with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D734 TJO, 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 D734 TJO registered?

D734 TJO is a 1987 Kawasaki ZL1000, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D734 TJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D734 TJO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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