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YGY 998Y

1983 Kawasaki Z1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

16,426 mi
Last recorded16,426 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 1983 Kawasaki Z100033,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGY 998Y
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2014 16,426 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 16,426 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 14,990 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 12,690 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 26 May 2012 12,690 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 12,146 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 11,513 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 11,513 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 May 2009 9,805 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 7,942 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 17 May 2008 7,942 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 7,491 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 6,138 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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YGY 998Y is a 1983 Kawasaki Z1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1983 Kawasaki Z1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 33,592 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 YGY 998Y, 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 43 years old, this Kawasaki Z1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YGY 998Y?

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What year was YGY 998Y registered?

YGY 998Y is a 1983 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 20 January 1983.

Is YGY 998Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YGY 998Y shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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