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F172 DKE

1988 Kawasaki ZX-10

Black Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,382 mi
Last recorded34,382 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki ZX-1037,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF172 DKE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 34,382 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 32,394 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 27,469 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 27,445 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 27,445 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 27,445 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 27,429 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 27,396 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 27,292 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 27,009 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 27,009 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 26,593 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 26,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 26,134 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2011 26,143 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 26,103 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 25,776 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 24,416 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 24,386 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

frount brake padds contamonated with fork oil

Pass 8 Aug 2007 23,612 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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F172 DKE is a 1988 Kawasaki ZX-10 in Black with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 F172 DKE, 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 F172 DKE registered?

F172 DKE is a 1988 Kawasaki ZX-10, first registered on 19 August 1988.

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