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F216 CEW

1989 Kawasaki ZL1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,237 mi
Last recorded24,237 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki ZL100023,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF216 CEW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZL1000
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 24,237 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 24,219 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2025 24,153 miles

Front forks very stiff

Fail 12 Jun 2025 24,153 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front forks very stiff

Pass 1 Jul 2020 24,109 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 23,685 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 23,053 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 22,684 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 22,309 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 20,466 miles

Rear brake has a slight pulse of 20 kgf

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZL1000?

Based on 1,235 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 8
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F216 CEW is a 1989 Kawasaki ZL1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki ZL1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 23,914 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 ZL1000 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F216 CEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZL1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Kawasaki ZL1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of F216 CEW?

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What year was F216 CEW registered?

F216 CEW is a 1989 Kawasaki ZL1000, first registered on 17 April 1989.

Is F216 CEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F216 CEW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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