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D904 RYD

1987 Kawasaki ZL1000

Black Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,667 mi
Last recorded35,667 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki ZL100029,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD904 RYD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZL1000
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 35,667 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 May 2012 35,661 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 35,642 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 35,629 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 35,628 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 35,038 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 35,038 miles

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

Nearside Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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D904 RYD is a 1987 Kawasaki ZL1000 in Black with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D904 RYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D904 RYD registered?

D904 RYD is a 1987 Kawasaki ZL1000, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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