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F204 SPG

1989 Kawasaki ZX-10

Blue Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,394 mi
Last recorded41,394 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki ZX-1038,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF204 SPG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 41,394 miles

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

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

Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1a)

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

Rear tyre repaired

Fail 5 Feb 2015

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

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

Rear tyre repaired

Speedometer not fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2012 39,435 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 37,070 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 37,070 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 34,658 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front brake slightly spongy

Fail 22 Sep 2009 33,966 miles

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

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 31,550 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 28,964 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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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F204 SPG is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX-10 in Blue with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F204 SPG, 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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F204 SPG is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX-10, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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