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E499 NFD

1987 Kawasaki ZL1000

Black Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,762 mi
Last recorded36,762 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki ZL100029,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE499 NFD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZL1000
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 36,762 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 36,762 miles

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 36,276 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 36,261 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 35,916 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 35,793 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 35,793 miles

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 35,733 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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E499 NFD is a 1987 Kawasaki ZL1000 in Black with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E499 NFD, 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 E499 NFD registered?

E499 NFD is a 1987 Kawasaki ZL1000, first registered on 11 September 1987.

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