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M540 SAU

1994 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000

Black Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,331 mi
Last recorded49,331 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki Gtr ZG100037,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM540 SAU
MakeKawasaki
ModelGtr ZG1000
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 49,331 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 49,317 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 47,056 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 42,473 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 37,519 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 32,591 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 32,591 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 27,637 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 27,608 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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M540 SAU is a 1994 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 in Black with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 37,363 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 M540 SAU, 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 32 years old, this Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M540 SAU registered?

M540 SAU is a 1994 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000, first registered on 1 October 1994.

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