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R72 PTY

1998 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000

Green Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,107 mi
Last recorded27,107 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Gtr ZG100030,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 PTY
MakeKawasaki
ModelGtr ZG1000
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 27,107 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 26,639 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 25,707 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 25,707 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged both (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2023 25,589 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 25,239 miles

Slight bind on front brake

Pass 26 Aug 2021 25,238 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 25,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 25,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2014 24,009 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 24,009 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 24,862 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 24,862 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 22,224 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2010 22,224 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 21,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight bind on front brake

Pass 26 Jul 2008 21,162 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 21,162 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 16,997 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

battery fitted to start bike and work electrics

Pass 18 Jul 2005 15,674 miles

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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R72 PTY is a 1998 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 in Green with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R72 PTY, 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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R72 PTY is a 1998 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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