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E955 DRN

1987 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,165 mi
Last recorded23,165 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2014
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki Gtr ZG100044,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE955 DRN
MakeKawasaki
ModelGtr ZG1000
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2014 23,165 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 23,165 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyre perished

Pass 26 Apr 2013 22,649 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 22,645 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

universal joint badly worn

Pass 21 Apr 2012 22,067 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 22,067 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2011 21,169 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 21,159 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 51,846 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 47,082 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 38,657 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 31,386 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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E955 DRN is a 1987 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E955 DRN, 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 E955 DRN registered?

E955 DRN is a 1987 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000, first registered on 7 September 1987.

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