MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,595 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
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)
Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
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)
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
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
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
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)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is GKH 196T safe to buy?
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