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E887 WUM

1989 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1

Black Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,139 mi
Last recorded54,139 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2006
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki ZX1000-B139,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE887 WUM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX1000-B1
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2006 54,139 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 54,098 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2005 48,016 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 48,002 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX1000-B1?

Based on 490 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
442
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 4
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 4
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E887 WUM is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1 in Black with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 39,396 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 ZX1000-B1 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E887 WUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX1000-B1 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Kawasaki ZX1000-B1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E887 WUM registered?

E887 WUM is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1, first registered on 17 February 1989.

Is E887 WUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E887 WUM shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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