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E420 EAY

1987 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000

Silver Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,928 mi
Last recorded31,928 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki Gtr ZG100044,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE420 EAY
MakeKawasaki
ModelGtr ZG1000
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 31,928 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 31,928 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 31,928 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 31,928 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 31,928 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 31,683 miles

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

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

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

o/s footrest hanger has been welded, but appears to be sound

Pass 8 May 2006 31,478 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 31,475 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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E420 EAY is a 1987 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 in Silver with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 E420 EAY, 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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E420 EAY is a 1987 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000, first registered on 14 August 1987.

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