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E188 PEG

1988 Kawasaki ZX-10

Black Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,385 mi
Last recorded6,385 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki ZX-1037,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE188 PEG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2012 6,385 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Upper Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2011 53,925 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 53,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 53,694 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 51,422 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 51,422 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 46,313 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 40,929 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2007 40,929 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 37,137 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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E188 PEG is a 1988 Kawasaki ZX-10 in Black with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E188 PEG, 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 E188 PEG registered?

E188 PEG is a 1988 Kawasaki ZX-10, first registered on 6 April 1988.

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