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E926 YWA

1988 Kawasaki ZL1000

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,384 mi
Last recorded30,384 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki ZL100030,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE926 YWA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZL1000
Year1988
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 30,384 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 29,478 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 29,460 miles

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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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E926 YWA is a 1988 Kawasaki ZL1000 in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki ZL1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 30,691 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 E926 YWA, 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 38 years old, this Kawasaki ZL1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E926 YWA registered?

E926 YWA is a 1988 Kawasaki ZL1000, first registered on 10 May 1988.

Is E926 YWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E926 YWA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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