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F982 THW

1989 Kawasaki ZL1000

Black Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,022 mi
Last recorded24,022 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki ZL100023,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF982 THW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZL1000
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2014 24,022 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 24,022 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 23,021 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 21,269 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 20,836 miles

indicators not fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2010 20,579 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 19,031 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 19,007 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 17,604 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 17,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 15,825 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 14,752 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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F982 THW is a 1989 Kawasaki ZL1000 in Black with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki ZL1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 23,914 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 F982 THW, 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 37 years old, this Kawasaki ZL1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F982 THW registered?

F982 THW is a 1989 Kawasaki ZL1000, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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