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F229 DRN

1988 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

13,925 mi
Last recorded13,925 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki ZX1000-B139,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF229 DRN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX1000-B1
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 13,925 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 13,567 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 13,538 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 13,330 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 12,788 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 12,213 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 11,719 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 11,355 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 11,023 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 10,922 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 10,922 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 10,782 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 10,713 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 10,644 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 10,590 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 10,527 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 10,338 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 10,095 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 10,032 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 9,713 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX1000-B1?

Based on 490 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
442
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 4
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 4
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F229 DRN is a 1988 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 39,577 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZX1000-B1 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F229 DRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX1000-B1 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Kawasaki ZX1000-B1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F229 DRN registered?

F229 DRN is a 1988 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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