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F496 SAJ

1988 Kawasaki ZG1300

Black Petrol 1286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,669 mi
Last recorded45,669 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki ZG130036,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF496 SAJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZG1300
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,286cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 45,669 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 45,541 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear brake disc has minimal cracking.

Pass 9 May 2015 45,514 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear disc minimal cracking

Pass 9 Apr 2011 44,955 miles

rear disc minimal cracking.

Fail 9 Apr 2011 44,955 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

rear disc minimal cracking.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 44,035 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 43,615 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear disc just starting to crack

Pass 14 Mar 2007 42,804 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 42,130 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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F496 SAJ is a 1988 Kawasaki ZG1300 in Black with a 1,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki ZG1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 36,154 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 F496 SAJ, 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 38 years old, this Kawasaki ZG1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F496 SAJ registered?

F496 SAJ is a 1988 Kawasaki ZG1300, first registered on 2 August 1988.

Is F496 SAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F496 SAJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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