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VFE 988R

1997 Kawasaki KZ1000

Blue Petrol 1015cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,938 mi
Last recorded69,938 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki KZ100023,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFE 988R
MakeKawasaki
ModelKZ1000
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,015cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 69,938 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 69,924 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2007 69,461 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 69,397 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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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VFE 988R is a 1997 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 1997 Kawasaki KZ1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 23,604 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 VFE 988R, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki KZ1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VFE 988R registered?

VFE 988R is a 1997 Kawasaki KZ1000, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is VFE 988R safe to buy?

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