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F185 NMY

2001 Kawasaki ZX-10

Black Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

43,800 mi
Last recorded43,800 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-1035,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF185 NMY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 43,800 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 43,795 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 40,672 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2013 40,655 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 37,617 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 37,607 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 35,092 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 35,081 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 31,563 miles

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

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

front brake drags slightly

Fail 28 Aug 2010 31,563 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

front brake drags slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2009 27,326 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 49,863 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 48,641 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

handel bar grips missing

Fail 25 Apr 2007 48,623 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s handle bar grip missing.

slight misting oil front fork

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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F185 NMY is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-10 in Black with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ZX-10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 35,544 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 F185 NMY, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-10 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F185 NMY is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-10, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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The MOT history for F185 NMY shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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