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E226 FCU

1988 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000

Black Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,682 mi
Last recorded50,682 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki Gtr ZG100039,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE226 FCU
MakeKawasaki
ModelGtr ZG1000
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 50,682 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 50,682 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 49,015 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 47,574 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 46,927 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 46,894 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))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 43,826 miles

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 43,826 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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E226 FCU is a 1988 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 in Black with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 39,923 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 E226 FCU, 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 38 years old, this Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E226 FCU registered?

E226 FCU is a 1988 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000, first registered on 7 April 1988.

Is E226 FCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E226 FCU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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