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E269 GMV

1988 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1

Black Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,231 mi
Last recorded42,231 miles
Recorded on14 May 2011
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki ZX1000-B139,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE269 GMV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX1000-B1
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2011 42,231 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 4,404 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 41,399 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 40,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 38,090 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 38,090 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 37,280 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 37,280 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX1000-B1?

Based on 490 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
442
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 4
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 4
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E269 GMV is a 1988 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1 in Black with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 39,577 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 ZX1000-B1 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E269 GMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX1000-B1 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Kawasaki ZX1000-B1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E269 GMV registered?

E269 GMV is a 1988 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1, first registered on 30 July 1988.

Is E269 GMV safe to buy?

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