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F159 JAL

1989 Kawasaki ZX-10

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,640 mi
Last recorded18,640 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki ZX-1038,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF159 JAL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 18,640 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 18,635 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 18,632 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 18,582 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 18,582 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 18,564 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 18,450 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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F159 JAL is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX-10 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 F159 JAL, 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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What year was F159 JAL registered?

F159 JAL is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX-10, first registered on 3 February 1989.

Is F159 JAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F159 JAL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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