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E820 YVO

1987 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,707 mi
Last recorded85,707 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki Gtr ZG100044,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE820 YVO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGtr ZG1000
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2026 85,707 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 150/80/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 85,275 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 84,389 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 83,595 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 81,727 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 79,229 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose n/s+o/s (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe loose (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 78,786 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy very slight notch on bottom race (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front sub-frame loose

Pass 9 Apr 2019 77,325 miles

Front faring slightly loose

Front fork seals slight misting of oil

Nearside exhaust clamp loose

Pass 22 Mar 2018 76,376 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 75,372 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion offside fork seal (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 72,469 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 68,393 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 65,157 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 60,482 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 58,103 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 54,022 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 52,254 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 50,484 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 48,948 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 47,866 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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E820 YVO is a 1987 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E820 YVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E820 YVO registered?

E820 YVO is a 1987 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E820 YVO safe to buy?

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