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G117 VCR

1989 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1

Silver Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,170 mi
Last recorded23,170 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki ZX1000-B139,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG117 VCR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX1000-B1
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2024 23,170 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR CUASH DRIVE ASSY.

Pass 7 Aug 2023 23,073 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear CUSH DRIVE ASSEMBLY HAS SLIGHT PLAY.

Pass 19 Jul 2022 22,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY WORN & PITTED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY WORN & PITTED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY PITTED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear REAR CUSH DRIVE ASSEMBLY HAS SLIGHT PLAY.

Pass 24 Jun 2021 21,934 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

side stand bracket loose

Pass 19 Dec 2019 21,524 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 20,902 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 20,588 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 20,524 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 20,466 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 20,339 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 19,915 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 19,883 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 19,847 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 19,606 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX1000-B1?

Based on 490 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
442
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 4
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 4
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G117 VCR is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1 in Silver with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 39,396 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZX1000-B1 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G117 VCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX1000-B1 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Kawasaki ZX1000-B1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G117 VCR is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1, first registered on 18 August 1989.

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