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R661 YKO

1998 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000

Green Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,492 mi
Last recorded81,492 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Gtr ZG100030,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR661 YKO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGtr ZG1000
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 81,492 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 81,474 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 77,681 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 76,204 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 73,149 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 70,132 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2011 67,675 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 65,569 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 63,826 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 60,352 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 57,970 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 95,654 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 95,652 miles

Centre Front Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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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R661 YKO is a 1998 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 in Green with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 30,916 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 R661 YKO, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R661 YKO registered?

R661 YKO is a 1998 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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