MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,361 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
alloy brake banjo,s fitted front & rear
cracking on front tyre
Centre Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
Front suspension has slight distortion (2.3.8)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
alloy brake banjo,s fitted front & rear
cracking in rear tyre
cracking on front tyre
rear brake pedal mal-adjusted
How Reliable is the Kawasaki KZ1000?
Based on 954 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SFL 488R is a 1998 Kawasaki KZ1000 in Blue with a 1,015cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1998 Kawasaki KZ1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 24,490 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 KZ1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SFL 488R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Kawasaki KZ1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki KZ1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was SFL 488R registered?
SFL 488R is a 1998 Kawasaki KZ1000, first registered on 1 May 1998.
Is SFL 488R safe to buy?
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