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E97 EKX

1988 Kawasaki ZX-10

Black Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

31,415 mi
Last recorded31,415 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki ZX-1037,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE97 EKX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 31,415 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 31,091 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 31,083 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 30,852 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 30,674 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2017 30,673 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 30,385 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 30,228 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 30,211 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 30,007 miles

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 29,557 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

rear tyre worn slightly uneven uneven

Pass 29 Oct 2011 27,580 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 26,915 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 25,209 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 23 May 2009 25,194 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 24,732 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 23,692 miles

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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E97 EKX is a 1988 Kawasaki ZX-10 in Black with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E97 EKX, 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 E97 EKX registered?

E97 EKX is a 1988 Kawasaki ZX-10, first registered on 16 June 1988.

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The MOT history for E97 EKX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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