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1986 Kawasaki Gtr Zg1000 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Gtr Zg1000 models manufactured in 1986, based on 360 real MOT test results.

77.5%
Pass Rate
22.5%
Fail Rate
360
Total Tests
45,653
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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1986 Kawasaki Gtr Zg1000 MOT Analysis

The 1986 Kawasaki Gtr Zg1000 has an MOT pass rate of 77.5% based on 360 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 45,653 miles on the odometer. With a 22.5% failure rate, the 1986 Gtr Zg1000 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1986 Kawasaki Gtr Zg1000 is Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, responsible for 0.3% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from £5–50. Road Wheels is the second most common issue at 0.3%.

Top failures specific to 1986 models only. The overall Gtr Zg1000 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment0.3%1
2Road Wheels0.3%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 45,653 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Lamps & Electrical0.06% per 10K miWheels0.06% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Lamps & Electrical0.060.3%1
Wheels0.060.3%1

Mileage Statistics

45,653
Mean
49,631
Median
32,362
25th Percentile
62,202
75th Percentile
4.93% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1986 Kawasaki Gtr Zg1000 has an MOT pass rate of 77.5% based on 360 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 45,653 miles on the odometer. With a 22.5% failure rate, the 1986 Gtr Zg1000 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1986 Kawasaki Gtr Zg1000, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. With relatively low average mileage of 45,653 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 0.3% of failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 0.3% of MOT failures on 1986 Kawasaki Gtr Zg1000 models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Road Wheels — 0.3% of failures

Road Wheels issues account for 0.3% of MOT failures on 1986 Kawasaki Gtr Zg1000 models. Wheel failures include cracked or severely corroded alloy wheels, missing or loose wheel nuts, and wheels that are insecurely attached. These are safety-critical and relatively rare compared to tyre failures. Typical repair costs: £100–400 per wheel. Pre-MOT check: Visually inspect wheels for cracks, especially around the spokes and rim. Check that all wheel nuts are present and tightened. Look for signs of impact damage on alloy wheels.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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