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E26 LHG

1988 Kawasaki ZX-10

Black Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,680 mi
Last recorded27,680 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki ZX-1037,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE26 LHG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 27,680 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 27,640 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 27,640 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 27,620 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 27,613 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 27,601 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 27,594 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 27,388 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 27,388 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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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E26 LHG is a 1988 Kawasaki ZX-10 in Black with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E26 LHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E26 LHG registered?

E26 LHG is a 1988 Kawasaki ZX-10, first registered on 31 March 1988.

Is E26 LHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E26 LHG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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