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E38 FFR

1988 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000

Blue Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

7,356 mi
Last recorded7,356 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki Gtr ZG100039,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE38 FFR
MakeKawasaki
ModelGtr ZG1000
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 7,356 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 4,302 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 4,302 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 2 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front tyre pressure low

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear bolt missing

Pass 20 May 2022 49,224 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front bar end loose

wiring behind headstock and forks is catching but will not get damaged

Fail 17 May 2022 49,214 miles

All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned all (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front bar end loose

wiring behind headstock and forks is catching but will not get damaged

Pass 19 May 2021 48,935 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 48,928 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 48,928 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 48,840 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 48,819 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 48,199 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 47,080 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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E38 FFR is a 1988 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 in Blue with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E38 FFR, 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 E38 FFR registered?

E38 FFR is a 1988 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E38 FFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E38 FFR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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