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F149 TDF

1989 Kawasaki ZX10

Green Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

2,226 mi
Last recorded2,226 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki ZX1035,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF149 TDF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX10
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 2,226 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 2,226 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 2,146 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 2,146 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2016 1,430 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 1,430 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 905 miles

exhaust slightly noisy

Fail 1 Apr 2015 905 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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)

exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 3 Apr 2014 20,462 miles

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

lower front steering yoke securing bolts no locking device

Fail 31 Mar 2014 20,462 miles

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

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

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

lower front steering yoke securing bolts no locking device

Fail 28 Jun 2012 19,816 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 19,816 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 19,475 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 17,914 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 17,369 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 15,126 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX10?

Based on 2,585 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
694
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
reflector on motorcycle missing 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
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F149 TDF is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX10 in Green with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki ZX10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 35,899 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 ZX10 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F149 TDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX10 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Kawasaki ZX10 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F149 TDF registered?

F149 TDF is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX10, first registered on 27 February 1989.

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