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E493 PBO

1987 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,717 mi
Last recorded16,717 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki Gtr ZG100044,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE493 PBO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGtr ZG1000
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 16,717 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 16,701 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 16,584 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 16,126 miles

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

Central Rear Light corrosion on rear swing arm

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 15,500 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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E493 PBO is a 1987 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E493 PBO, 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 E493 PBO registered?

E493 PBO is a 1987 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000, first registered on 11 August 1987.

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