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E394 KLN

1988 Kawasaki ZX-10

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

48,169 mi
Last recorded48,169 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki ZX-1037,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE394 KLN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 48,169 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 48,119 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 48,119 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 47,819 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 47,513 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 47,238 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 47,238 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 47,057 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 47,047 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 46,960 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 46,635 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 46,635 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 May 2011 46,225 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 46,078 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 46,047 miles

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

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 45,692 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 45,210 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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E394 KLN is a 1988 Kawasaki ZX-10 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 E394 KLN, 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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E394 KLN is a 1988 Kawasaki ZX-10, first registered on 21 July 1988.

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