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E840 ENN

1988 Kawasaki ZX-10

Silver Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

43,979 mi
Last recorded43,979 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki ZX-1037,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE840 ENN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 43,979 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 43,790 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 43,598 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 43,333 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 43,180 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 43,180 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 42,814 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 42,498 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 42,283 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 42,283 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 41,832 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 40,954 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 40,010 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 39,108 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 38,951 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 38,130 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 38,112 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 37,535 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 37,510 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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E840 ENN is a 1988 Kawasaki ZX-10 in Silver with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 E840 ENN, 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 E840 ENN registered?

E840 ENN is a 1988 Kawasaki ZX-10, first registered on 2 June 1988.

Is E840 ENN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E840 ENN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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