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E659 FTM

1997 Kawasaki ZX-10

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,311 mi
Last recorded68,311 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-1038,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE659 FTM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 68,311 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 67,763 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 66,034 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear non used indicator lens, on carrier missing

Pass 10 Aug 2018 61,226 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 61,226 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 59,244 miles

rear brake lacks bite ,on road test.

Fail 24 Aug 2017 59,241 miles

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

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

rear brake lacks bite ,on road test.

Pass 3 Aug 2007 43,336 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 43,307 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Side stand housing loose

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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E659 FTM is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-10 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E659 FTM, 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 E659 FTM registered?

E659 FTM is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-10, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is E659 FTM safe to buy?

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