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F164 DKU

1989 Kawasaki ZX-10

Silver Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,366 mi
Last recorded70,366 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki ZX-1038,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF164 DKU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 70,366 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 66,698 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 66,262 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 65,373 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 64,513 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 64,301 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 63,881 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 62,806 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 61,799 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 60,334 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 58,976 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 58,971 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 57,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 56,588 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 56,585 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 56,538 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 55,787 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 55,663 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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F164 DKU is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX-10 in Silver with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F164 DKU, 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 F164 DKU registered?

F164 DKU is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX-10, first registered on 30 January 1989.

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