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SFL 455R

1996 Kawasaki Z1000

Green Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

1,814 mi
Last recorded1,814 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Z100027,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFL 455R
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 1,814 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 12 Jun 2017 1,795 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 1,027 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 1,027 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 1,010 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 543 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 543 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 514 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

on full right hand lock fork tube making contact with fuel tank

Pass 20 Apr 2009 514 miles

Chain guard missing

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

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

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

on full right hand lock fork tube making contact with fuel tank

Fail 23 Apr 2008 382 miles

Chain guard missing

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front fork slighly touches fuel when steering on full right hand lock

Pass 23 Apr 2008 382 miles

Chain guard missing

Offside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front fork slighly touches fuel when steering on full right hand lock

Pass 2 May 2007 34,632 miles

Chain guard missing

fuel tank alittle loose when pushed forward, forks touch tank on r/h lock.

Fail 2 May 2007 34,631 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Chain guard missing

check tyre pressures as steering alittle hard to turn when tyre on the ground.

fuel tank alittle insecure,and when pushed forwards,r/h fork tube touchs tank.

spring plate on rear brake caliper pads fitted around the wrong way,arrow should face direction of drive.

unable to test rear wheel bearings fully because rear wheel does not rotate freely.

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z1000?

Based on 26,900 MOT tests across 3,148 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
630
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
3,148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 213
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 202
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 96
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 87
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 79
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SFL 455R is a 1996 Kawasaki Z1000 in Green with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki Z1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 27,736 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 Z1000 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 213 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SFL 455R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki Z1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SFL 455R is a 1996 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 28 October 1996.

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