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WGD 68R

1997 Kawasaki Z1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,645 mi
Last recorded3,645 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Z100031,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGD 68R
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 3,645 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 3,639 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 25,994 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2007 25,906 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2006 23,262 miles

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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WGD 68R is a 1997 Kawasaki Z1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki Z1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 31,550 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 WGD 68R, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki Z1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WGD 68R registered?

WGD 68R is a 1997 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is WGD 68R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGD 68R shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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