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F180 DKE

1988 Kawasaki ZX-10

Black Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 Kawasaki ZX-1037,310 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF180 DKE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit monitor (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play monitor (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit monitor (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play monitor (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 3,961 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 3,954 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 2,535 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 2,306 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 2,300 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 2,300 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 1,455 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 12,119 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 20% (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 11,522 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 10,973 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 10,449 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 10,443 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 May 2010 8,037 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 6,379 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 6,379 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

rear chain rusted

Pass 26 Feb 2008 2,074 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 2,074 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 9 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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F180 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 70%.

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 F180 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 F180 DKE registered?

F180 DKE is a 1988 Kawasaki ZX-10, first registered on 30 August 1988.

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