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E971 VUG

1988 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000

Grey Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

35,273 mi
Last recorded35,273 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki Gtr ZG100039,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE971 VUG
MakeKawasaki
ModelGtr ZG1000
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 35,273 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2022 35,273 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 May 2022 35,273 miles

Front Throttle operating incorrectly sticking when turning left or right (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 35,011 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 34,982 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 34,953 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 34,953 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 34,283 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 33,745 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 32,777 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 32,777 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 31,981 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 31,161 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 310,713 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 30,285 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2006 29,750 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 29,750 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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E971 VUG is a 1988 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 in Grey with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 39,923 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 E971 VUG, 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 38 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 E971 VUG registered?

E971 VUG is a 1988 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000, first registered on 13 April 1988.

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