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E898 YDO

1987 Kawasaki ZG1300

Black Petrol 1286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

35,326 mi
Last recorded35,326 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki ZG130030,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE898 YDO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZG1300
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2015 35,326 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

rear tyre shows sighns of deterioration and perishing

Pass 2 Apr 2015 35,326 miles

rear tyre shows sighns of deterioration and perishing

Pass 29 Jul 2014 34,396 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 34,386 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 29,991 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 29,991 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 28,954 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 28,745 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 28,617 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 28,481 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 28,317 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZG1300?

Based on 996 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
320
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 4
wheel bearings are excessively rough 3
Brake component is excessively corroded 2
brake recording little or no effort 2
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E898 YDO is a 1987 Kawasaki ZG1300 in Black with a 1,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1987 Kawasaki ZG1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 30,842 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 ZG1300 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E898 YDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZG1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 39 years old, this Kawasaki ZG1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E898 YDO registered?

E898 YDO is a 1987 Kawasaki ZG1300, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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