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F280 EKO

1989 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,070 mi
Last recorded10,070 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2020
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki ZX1000-B139,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF280 EKO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX1000-B1
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2020 10,070 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 10,038 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 10,020 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 9,965 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 9,938 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 9,938 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 9,724 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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F280 EKO is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F280 EKO, 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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What year was F280 EKO registered?

F280 EKO is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1, first registered on 15 February 1989.

Is F280 EKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F280 EKO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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