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F321 BYD

1988 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1

Silver Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,948 mi
Last recorded46,948 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki ZX1000-B139,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF321 BYD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX1000-B1
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 46,948 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 46,940 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 46,895 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 46,762 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 45,008 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 44,824 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 44,824 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

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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F321 BYD is a 1988 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1 in Silver with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 F321 BYD, 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 F321 BYD registered?

F321 BYD is a 1988 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1, first registered on 5 August 1988.

Is F321 BYD safe to buy?

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