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J197 MLT

1992 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,561 mi
Last recorded98,561 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki Gtr ZG100031,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ197 MLT
MakeKawasaki
ModelGtr ZG1000
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 98,561 miles

front brake slightly spongy

Pass 16 Aug 2013 79,472 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 67,668 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

front brake slightly spongy

Fail 2 Aug 2011 67,648 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 6 May 2010 66,484 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 5 May 2010 66,453 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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J197 MLT is a 1992 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 31,842 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 J197 MLT, 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 34 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 J197 MLT registered?

J197 MLT is a 1992 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000, first registered on 1 March 1992.

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