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E51 PHG

1988 Kawasaki ZX-10

Black Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,623 mi
Last recorded17,623 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki ZX-1037,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE51 PHG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 17,623 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 17,454 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 17,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 16,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

continental headlamp beam temporarily masked to conform to UK regs

Fail 29 Apr 2016 16,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Sidecar rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

continental headlamp beam temporarily masked to conform to UK regs

Pass 17 Mar 2014 16,716 miles

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

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

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

continental headlamp beam has been temporarily masked to conform to UKregs

sidestand insecure

Fail 17 Mar 2014 16,716 miles

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

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

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

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

continental headlamp beam has been temporarily masked to conform to UKregs

sidestand insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2012 16,439 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 16,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Continental beam - already masked

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 16,273 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

slight 'bind' on rear brake

Pass 11 Jun 2010 15,908 miles

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

continental beam temporarily masked to c onform to uk spec

Fail 11 Jun 2010 15,908 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

continental beam temporarily masked to c onform to uk spec

Pass 23 May 2009 15,526 miles

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

continental headlamp beam has been temporarily masked to meet uk spec

rear position lamp only 1 bulb working on dual light

Pass 1 May 2008 15,310 miles

continental headlamp has been temporarily masked to conform to UK standard

very slight bind on rear brake

Pass 30 Apr 2007 15,205 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 14,829 miles

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

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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E51 PHG is a 1988 Kawasaki ZX-10 in Black with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E51 PHG, 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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What year was E51 PHG registered?

E51 PHG is a 1988 Kawasaki ZX-10, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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The MOT history for E51 PHG shows 16 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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