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E788 VWA

1988 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000

Grey Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,068 mi
Last recorded59,068 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki Gtr ZG100039,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE788 VWA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGtr ZG1000
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 59,068 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 59,050 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 59,050 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 56,129 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front off side body work damage

Fail 28 Jul 2009 56,128 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT OFF SIDE BODY WORK DAMAGE

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 52,747 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 52,747 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 48,769 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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
Full Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 reliability report

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E788 VWA is a 1988 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 in Grey with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 39,923 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 E788 VWA, 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 38 years old, this Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E788 VWA is a 1988 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000, first registered on 29 April 1988.

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