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E442 WGC

1987 Kawasaki ZL1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

14,119 mi
Last recorded14,119 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki ZL100029,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE442 WGC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZL1000
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 14,119 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 14,119 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 14,116 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 14,116 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 14,116 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 14,116 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 14,116 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 14,085 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 13,655 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 13,580 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 13,575 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZL1000?

Based on 1,235 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 8
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E442 WGC is a 1987 Kawasaki ZL1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1987 Kawasaki ZL1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 29,565 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZL1000 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E442 WGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZL1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Kawasaki ZL1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E442 WGC registered?

E442 WGC is a 1987 Kawasaki ZL1000, first registered on 16 September 1987.

Is E442 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E442 WGC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E442 WGC have outstanding finance?

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