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H542 OVW

1991 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

48,746 mi
Last recorded48,746 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki Gtr ZG100040,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH542 OVW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGtr ZG1000
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 48,746 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 48,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 46,042 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 46,044 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 46,042 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000?

Based on 4,999 MOT tests across 660 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
828
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 117
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 95
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 77
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 59
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 41
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H542 OVW is a 1991 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1991 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 40,690 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 Gtr ZG1000 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H542 OVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 35 years old, this Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H542 OVW registered?

H542 OVW is a 1991 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000, first registered on 6 June 1991.

Is H542 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H542 OVW shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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