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E942 NOW

1988 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,894 mi
Last recorded19,894 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki Gtr ZG100039,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE942 NOW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGtr ZG1000
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 19,894 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 19,894 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 15,644 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 15,452 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 14,007 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 13,548 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 11,050 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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E942 NOW is a 1988 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 E942 NOW, 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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What year was E942 NOW registered?

E942 NOW is a 1988 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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