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E340 DBL

1987 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000

Grey Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 Kawasaki Gtr ZG100044,009 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE340 DBL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGtr ZG1000
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016
Pass 1 Apr 2015 52,040 miles

Centre Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Centre Front Lower Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Centre Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Centre Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Centre Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2014 52,095 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 49,776 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 47,397 miles

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

centrestand cracked

Fail 29 Jun 2012 47,311 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear spring worn and seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

centre stand cracked

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2011 42,388 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 42,388 miles

Front Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 40,779 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 39,652 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 38,361 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2007 38,361 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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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E340 DBL is a 1987 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 in Grey with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 44,009 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 E340 DBL, 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 39 years old, this Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E340 DBL is a 1987 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000, first registered on 12 August 1987.

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