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F301 WCV

1989 Kawasaki ZX-10

Black Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

46,658 mi
Last recorded46,658 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki ZX-1038,637 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF301 WCV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2011 46,658 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 46,652 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.2.B2a)

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

Registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 45,890 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 45,868 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Mar 2008 44,505 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 44,193 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 44,180 miles

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

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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F301 WCV is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX-10 in Black with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 F301 WCV, 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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What year was F301 WCV registered?

F301 WCV is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX-10, first registered on 5 May 1989.

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