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C342 SYJ

1986 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

2,058 mi
Last recorded2,058 miles
Recorded on30 May 2009
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki Gtr ZG100045,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC342 SYJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelGtr ZG1000
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2009 2,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 30 May 2009 2,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Fail 23 May 2009 2,025 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2008 1,991 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 486 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000?

Based on 4,999 MOT tests across 660 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
828
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 117
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 95
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 77
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 59
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 41
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C342 SYJ is a 1986 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1986 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 45,288 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 Gtr ZG1000 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C342 SYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C342 SYJ registered?

C342 SYJ is a 1986 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000, first registered on 30 May 1986.

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