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E353 XWL

1988 Kawasaki ZG1300

Black Petrol 1286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

53,005 mi
Last recorded53,005 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki ZG130036,154 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE353 XWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZG1300
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 53,005 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 52,572 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 51,880 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 51,007 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 49,885 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 49,885 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 48,542 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 48,542 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 46,950 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 46,950 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 45,849 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 45,849 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 43,978 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 42,915 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 39,147 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZG1300?

Based on 996 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
320
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 4
wheel bearings are excessively rough 3
Brake component is excessively corroded 2
brake recording little or no effort 2
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E353 XWL is a 1988 Kawasaki ZG1300 in Black with a 1,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki ZG1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 36,154 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 ZG1300 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E353 XWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZG1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Kawasaki ZG1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E353 XWL registered?

E353 XWL is a 1988 Kawasaki ZG1300, first registered on 17 March 1988.

Is E353 XWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E353 XWL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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