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E231 FCU

1988 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,775 mi
Last recorded52,775 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki Gtr ZG100039,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE231 FCU
MakeKawasaki
ModelGtr ZG1000
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 52,775 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 52,355 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 49,761 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 47,131 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 39,923 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 35,203 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Oil leak

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

throttle doesnt return smoothly

Fail 6 Aug 2009 35,203 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Oil leak

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

both tyres underinflated

throttle doesnt return smoothly

Pass 8 Aug 2008 34,418 miles

no plate has started to delaminate

Fail 26 Jul 2008 34,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

no plate has started to delaminate

Pass 25 May 2007 33,085 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 33,080 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 32,045 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 32,045 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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E231 FCU is a 1988 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E231 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.

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What year was E231 FCU registered?

E231 FCU is a 1988 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000, first registered on 12 May 1988.

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