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D856 LEL

1987 Kawasaki ZL1000

Blue Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,015 mi
Last recorded51,015 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki ZL100029,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD856 LEL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZL1000
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 51,015 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 49,212 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 48,015 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 7 May 2009 48,015 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 46,556 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 46,549 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 36,349 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 36,349 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 44,461 miles

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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D856 LEL is a 1987 Kawasaki ZL1000 in Blue with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 D856 LEL, 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 D856 LEL registered?

D856 LEL is a 1987 Kawasaki ZL1000, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D856 LEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D856 LEL shows 9 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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