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E470 YAW

1988 Kawasaki ZX-10

Black Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,463 mi
Last recorded69,463 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki ZX-1037,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE470 YAW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 69,463 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 23 Aug 2012 69,437 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 10 Aug 2012 69,401 miles

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Chain guard missing

Pass 6 Aug 2011 69,133 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 66,735 miles

Chain guard missing

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 66,735 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 11 May 2006 58,167 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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E470 YAW is a 1988 Kawasaki ZX-10 in Black with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E470 YAW, 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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How do I check the history of E470 YAW?

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What year was E470 YAW registered?

E470 YAW is a 1988 Kawasaki ZX-10, first registered on 26 April 1988.

Is E470 YAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E470 YAW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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