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F592 YDW

1988 Kawasaki ZL1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,804 mi
Last recorded36,804 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki ZL100030,691 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF592 YDW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZL1000
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 36,804 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 36,796 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (9.3.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 36,767 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 36,767 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 37,207 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 35,475 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 35,475 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 33,813 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 32,052 miles

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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F592 YDW is a 1988 Kawasaki ZL1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 F592 YDW, 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 F592 YDW registered?

F592 YDW is a 1988 Kawasaki ZL1000, first registered on 4 August 1988.

Is F592 YDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F592 YDW shows 9 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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