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E54 WCL

1997 Kawasaki ZX-10

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

37,569 mi
Last recorded37,569 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-1038,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE54 WCL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2010 37,569 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 33,978 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 33,978 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 33,554 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2008 33,554 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 29,932 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 29,932 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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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E54 WCL is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-10 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZX-10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 38,922 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 E54 WCL, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-10 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E54 WCL registered?

E54 WCL is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-10, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is E54 WCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E54 WCL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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