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E338 SFL

1988 Kawasaki ZX-10

Black Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

21,217 mi
Last recorded21,217 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki ZX-1037,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE338 SFL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 21,217 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 17,441 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 17,441 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 16,142 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 14,669 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no indicators fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2015 13,459 miles

Chain guard missing

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no indicators

Pass 26 Jul 2014 8,207 miles

Chain guard missing

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

no indicators fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2013 3,653 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 2,000 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 2,000 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 40,059 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 42,307 miles

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

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

front brake spongy indicating air in system

Fail 2 Aug 2005 42,297 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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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E338 SFL is a 1988 Kawasaki ZX-10 in Black with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E338 SFL, 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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E338 SFL is a 1988 Kawasaki ZX-10, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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