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F394 HGS

1988 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,891 mi
Last recorded26,891 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki Gtr ZG100039,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF394 HGS
MakeKawasaki
ModelGtr ZG1000
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 26,891 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 26,821 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 26,758 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 26,644 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 26,627 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 26,627 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 26,058 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 26,022 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 25,725 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 25,645 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 25,293 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 25,272 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 22,475 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 20,641 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 20,507 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 20,484 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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F394 HGS is a 1988 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F394 HGS, 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 F394 HGS registered?

F394 HGS is a 1988 Kawasaki Gtr ZG1000, first registered on 5 October 1988.

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The MOT history for F394 HGS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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