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E482 KTC

1987 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,744 mi
Last recorded52,744 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki Gtr ZG100044,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE482 KTC
MakeKawasaki
ModelGtr ZG1000
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 52,744 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 52,714 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear tyre cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2021 51,960 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 6 Jul 2020 51,624 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

cracking to rear tyre tread

Fail 28 Apr 2020 51,583 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

cracking to rear tyre tread

slight engine oil leak

Pass 8 May 2019 51,333 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2016 50,548 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 50,548 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 49,715 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 49,468 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 49,454 miles

Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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E482 KTC is a 1987 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E482 KTC, 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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What year was E482 KTC registered?

E482 KTC is a 1987 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000, first registered on 18 November 1987.

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The MOT history for E482 KTC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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