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F138 CWW

1989 Kawasaki ZX-10

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

12,268 mi
Last recorded12,268 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki ZX-1038,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF138 CWW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 12,268 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 12,259 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

long travel on rear brake but not excessive

Pass 20 Sep 2019 12,026 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 12,016 miles

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

Front Tyre is unsuitable fitted wrong way round (5.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 11,482 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil forks (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear shocker corroded

oil leak

slight corrosion on rear sprocket

Pass 6 Oct 2016 8,885 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 8,228 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 7,331 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Broken link in drive chain

Fail 27 Sep 2012 7,331 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Broken link in drive chain

Fail 28 Aug 2012 7,309 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Sep 2011 4,575 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

one of the two front position lights not working

Fail 6 Sep 2011 4,575 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

one of the two front position lights not working

Pass 10 Sep 2010 1,629 miles

Slight wear in rear brake caliper mounting bush

Fail 9 Sep 2010 1,581 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Slight wear in rear brake caliper mounting bush

Pass 3 Sep 2009 664 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 52,627 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 51,285 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 48,335 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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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F138 CWW is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX-10 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki ZX-10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 38,637 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 F138 CWW, 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 37 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-10 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F138 CWW is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX-10, first registered on 15 March 1989.

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