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F270 CNW

1989 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

60,564 mi
Last recorded60,564 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki ZX1000-B139,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF270 CNW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX1000-B1
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 60,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 60,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2023 59,788 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 59,495 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 58,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 57,807 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 56,906 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2017 56,630 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 55,508 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 54,217 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 54,217 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 53,301 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 52,451 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 51,679 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 50,526 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 49,602 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Mar 2009 48,928 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 48,125 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 48,125 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 46,962 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 45,534 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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F270 CNW is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 39,396 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 F270 CNW, 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 37 years old, this Kawasaki ZX1000-B1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F270 CNW is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1, first registered on 10 January 1989.

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