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F250 DHS

1988 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000

Gold Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,418 mi
Last recorded33,418 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki Gtr ZG100039,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF250 DHS
MakeKawasaki
ModelGtr ZG1000
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 33,418 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 33,364 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 33,294 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 30,817 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 30,034 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 29,680 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 29,602 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 29,587 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 29,587 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 29,457 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 29,457 miles

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

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 29,447 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 29,433 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 29,420 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 27,165 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 27,137 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

Centre Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 25,206 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

r/h riders foot peg has minor crack but not dangerous

Pass 12 Aug 2011 24,537 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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F250 DHS is a 1988 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 in Gold with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F250 DHS, 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 F250 DHS registered?

F250 DHS is a 1988 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000, first registered on 19 October 1988.

Is F250 DHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F250 DHS shows 18 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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