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F221 NNK

1989 Kawasaki ZX-10

Grey Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,844 mi
Last recorded58,844 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki ZX-1038,637 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF221 NNK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 58,844 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

rear brake torque arm modified

Pass 26 Jul 2014 58,524 miles

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

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

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

drive chain dry

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

slight play in swing arm front bush

Pass 21 Jul 2012 57,331 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 55,185 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 55,173 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

Rear Brake component damaged and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 30,411 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 54,441 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 54,429 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 6 May 2008 53,570 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 53,568 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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F221 NNK is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX-10 in Grey with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F221 NNK, 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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F221 NNK is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX-10, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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