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E81 SJA

1987 Kawasaki ZL1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,170 mi
Last recorded27,170 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki ZL100029,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE81 SJA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZL1000
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 27,170 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 27,170 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 26,162 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 26,138 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 25,785 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 25,785 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 25,204 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 23,368 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 21,638 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 20,509 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 19,782 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZL1000?

Based on 1,235 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 8
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E81 SJA is a 1987 Kawasaki ZL1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1987 Kawasaki ZL1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 29,565 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 ZL1000 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E81 SJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZL1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Kawasaki ZL1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E81 SJA?

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What year was E81 SJA registered?

E81 SJA is a 1987 Kawasaki ZL1000, first registered on 15 August 1987.

Is E81 SJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E81 SJA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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