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F205 LAP

1989 Kawasaki ZX-10

Purple Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,125 mi
Last recorded57,125 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki ZX-1038,637 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF205 LAP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 57,125 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

surface corrotion on brake discs (been standing)

Pass 19 May 2009 57,027 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 54,990 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 54,990 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 54,044 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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F205 LAP is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX-10 in Purple with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F205 LAP, 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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F205 LAP is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX-10, first registered on 8 February 1989.

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