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C514 LGN

1986 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,141 mi
Last recorded56,141 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki Gtr ZG100045,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC514 LGN
MakeKawasaki
ModelGtr ZG1000
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 56,141 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 55,711 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 55,366 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 54,971 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 54,589 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 53,985 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 53,985 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 1 May 2018

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear rear tyre sidewalls cracked but not deep enough to expose ply or cord

Pass 3 Sep 2016
Fail 19 Aug 2016

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 50,502 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 49,485 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear tyre cracking

Fail 11 Apr 2014 49,485 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2013 46,164 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 44,523 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 44,523 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 40,755 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 40,594 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 40,170 miles

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

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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C514 LGN is a 1986 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C514 LGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C514 LGN registered?

C514 LGN is a 1986 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000, first registered on 4 June 1986.

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The MOT history for C514 LGN shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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