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E448 HPG

1988 Kawasaki ZG1300

Black Petrol 1286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

78,038 mi
Last recorded78,038 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki ZG130036,154 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE448 HPG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZG1300
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,286cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 78,038 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 76,335 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 74,513 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 72,681 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 72,157 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 71,327 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 69,911 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 68,029 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 64,631 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 59,171 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 54,214 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 54,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2014 49,904 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 48,497 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 47,512 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 47,512 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 46,753 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 46,100 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 45,395 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 44,593 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 43,532 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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E448 HPG is a 1988 Kawasaki ZG1300 in Black with a 1,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E448 HPG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E448 HPG registered?

E448 HPG is a 1988 Kawasaki ZG1300, first registered on 21 March 1988.

Is E448 HPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E448 HPG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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