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E169 WUA

1988 Kawasaki ZX-10

Black Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,593 mi
Last recorded26,593 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki ZX-1037,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE169 WUA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 26,593 miles

fairings missing

rear disc corroded

rear tyre worn

Fail 15 Nov 2012 26,593 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

fairings missing

rear disc corroded

rear tyre worn

Fail 22 Aug 2009 35,596 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 35,596 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 33,930 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 33,141 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2007 33,115 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 30,750 miles

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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E169 WUA 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 62.5%.

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 E169 WUA, 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 E169 WUA registered?

E169 WUA is a 1988 Kawasaki ZX-10, first registered on 2 June 1988.

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