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F232 JTA

1989 Kawasaki ZX-10

Blue Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,876 mi
Last recorded51,876 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki ZX-1038,637 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF232 JTA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 51,876 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 51,677 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 51,289 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 48,217 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 48,217 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 47,278 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 45,284 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 45,284 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2017 45,281 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 45,230 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 44,547 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 43,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 41,878 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2012 41,849 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 40,541 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 40,541 miles

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

Centre Rear Upper Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 39,855 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 38,387 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 36,349 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 35,946 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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F232 JTA is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX-10 in Blue with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 F232 JTA, 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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F232 JTA is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX-10, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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