1987 Kawasaki ZL1000 1.0L Petrol · E81 SJA
1987 Kawasaki ZL1000 (1.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 27,170 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- KAWASAKI ZL1000
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,170 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E81 SJA Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2022
- 27,170 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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E81 SJA Mileage History
- 06/01/200619,782 mi
- 16/12/200620,509 mi+727 mi
- 31/01/200821,638 mi+1,129 mi
- 07/02/200923,368 mi+1,730 mi
- 26/04/201025,204 mi+1,836 mi
- 30/04/201125,785 mi+581 mi
- 07/05/201125,785 mi
- 10/10/201226,138 mi+353 mi
- 05/08/202126,162 mi+24 mi
- 11/10/202227,170 mi+1,008 mi
- 11/10/202227,170 mi
Average of roughly 441 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
E81 SJA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Kawasaki Zl1000 (E81 SJA) between January 2006 and October 2022.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)”.
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