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E160 BND

1988 Kawasaki ZX-10

Black Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,401 mi
Last recorded36,401 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki ZX-1037,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE160 BND
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 36,401 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 36,401 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 33,434 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 80,247 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 85,543 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 83,968 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 79,709 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2006 79,707 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-10?

Based on 7,640 MOT tests across 1,044 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
592
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 167
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 147
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 138
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 95
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 82
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E160 BND is a 1988 Kawasaki ZX-10 in Black with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki ZX-10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 37,310 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 ZX-10 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 167 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E160 BND, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-10 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-10 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E160 BND registered?

E160 BND is a 1988 Kawasaki ZX-10, first registered on 4 May 1988.

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