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E821 BDB

1988 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000

Grey Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,431 mi
Last recorded72,431 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki Gtr ZG100039,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE821 BDB
MakeKawasaki
ModelGtr ZG1000
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 72,431 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 71,950 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 71,600 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 71,558 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect No front damping. Dangerous. Do not ride. (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

All calliper mount slider rubbers swollen

Front mudguard cracked and slightly loose

Right side panels not properly attached

Side and centre stands interfere with each other when centre stand used

Pass 29 May 2021 71,327 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front slightly reduced damping effect

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear slightly reduced damping effect

Pass 5 May 2020 70,857 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 69,888 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 69,879 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2016 69,736 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 69,239 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 69,228 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 69,037 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 68,654 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 68,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 68,274 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 67,908 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 5 Mar 2011 67,903 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 67,295 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 67,209 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 66,607 miles

rear brake discs rusting

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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E821 BDB is a 1988 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 in Grey with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E821 BDB, 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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E821 BDB is a 1988 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000, first registered on 1 June 1988.

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