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WGP 242R

1988 Kawasaki Z900

Green Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

3,982 mi
Last recorded3,982 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGP 242R
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ900
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 3,982 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 3,960 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 3,952 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 3,926 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 3,908 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 3,624 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 3,620 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 3,620 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 3,577 miles

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 3,577 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 3,567 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 3,297 miles

registered first use 30/12/1976.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 3,258 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z900?

Based on 4,260 MOT tests across 786 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
251
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
786
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 22
Direction indicators not working 20
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Horn not working 14
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WGP 242R is a 1988 Kawasaki Z900 in Green with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Z900 fails its MOT is position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WGP 242R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z900 typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 38 years old, this Kawasaki Z900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WGP 242R registered?

WGP 242R is a 1988 Kawasaki Z900, first registered on 1 September 1988.

Is WGP 242R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGP 242R shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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