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GKH 196T

1979 Kawasaki Z1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

29,595 mi
Last recorded29,595 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Kawasaki Z100038,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKH 196T
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 29,595 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 29,569 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 29,569 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2015 28,880 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 27,663 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 26,668 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 26,668 miles

Centre Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 26,154 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 24,024 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 24,024 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 20,600 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

pillion foot rest mounts worn

Pass 12 Mar 2010 20,600 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

pillion foot rest mounts worn

Pass 27 Mar 2009 19,258 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 19,258 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 16,491 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 16,491 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 14,510 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z1000?

Based on 26,900 MOT tests across 3,148 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
630
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
3,148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 213
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 202
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 96
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 87
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 79
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GKH 196T is a 1979 Kawasaki Z1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1979 Kawasaki Z1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 38,349 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 Z1000 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 213 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GKH 196T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this Kawasaki Z1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GKH 196T registered?

GKH 196T is a 1979 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 18 June 1979.

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