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E596 HCD

1998 Kawasaki ZX10

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

3,907 mi
Last recorded3,907 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX1034,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE596 HCD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX10
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 3,907 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 3,831 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 43,850 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 43,850 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 43,621 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX10?

Based on 2,585 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
694
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
reflector on motorcycle missing 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
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E596 HCD is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX10 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZX10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 34,394 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 ZX10 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E596 HCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX10 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZX10 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E596 HCD registered?

E596 HCD is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX10, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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