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SFL 488R

1998 Kawasaki KZ1000

Blue Petrol 1015cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,361 mi
Last recorded29,361 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki KZ100024,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFL 488R
MakeKawasaki
ModelKZ1000
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,015cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 29,361 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 29,247 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 29,191 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 29,191 miles

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.

87.7%
Pass Rate
267
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 7
Direction indicators not working 7
Horn not working 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
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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.

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