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E404 BUS

1988 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1

Purple Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,620 mi
Last recorded73,620 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2008
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki ZX1000-B139,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE404 BUS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX1000-B1
Year1988
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2008 73,620 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 73,514 miles

Nearside Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

Offside Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 67,505 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 60,873 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX1000-B1?

Based on 490 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
442
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 4
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 4
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E404 BUS is a 1988 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1 in Purple with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 39,577 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 ZX1000-B1 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E404 BUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX1000-B1 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Kawasaki ZX1000-B1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E404 BUS registered?

E404 BUS is a 1988 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is E404 BUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E404 BUS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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