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E457 PFR

1988 Kawasaki Unknown

Maroon Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,094 mi
Last recorded30,094 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki Unknown21,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE457 PFR
MakeKawasaki
ModelUnknown
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 30,094 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 30,094 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 30,000 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 29,999 miles

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly throttle is not located to the bars (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front tyre is beiow the required pressure

Pass 3 Nov 2022 29,247 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 29,208 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 28,994 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 28,869 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 28,860 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 28,853 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Unknown?

Based on 6,508 MOT tests across 3,074 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
330
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
3,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 23
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E457 PFR is a 1988 Kawasaki Unknown in Maroon with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 21,963 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 Unknown fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E457 PFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 38 years old, this Kawasaki Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E457 PFR registered?

E457 PFR is a 1988 Kawasaki Unknown, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E457 PFR safe to buy?

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