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F40 RLA

1989 Kawasaki ZX-10

Black Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

36,455 mi
Last recorded36,455 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki ZX-1038,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF40 RLA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2014 36,455 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 35,816 miles

Centre Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 29,033 miles

Centre Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 25,258 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 25,256 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 25,241 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 25,239 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2006 24,713 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

front tyre tread depth 2.0mm in certain places!

rear mono shock and linkage corroded & rusty!

rear mono shock lower bush slight wear!

Pass 25 Jul 2006 24,713 miles

front tyre tread depth 2.0mm in certain places!

rear mono shock and linkage corroded & rusty!

rear mono shock lower bush slight wear!

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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F40 RLA is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX-10 in Black with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F40 RLA, 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 F40 RLA registered?

F40 RLA is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX-10, first registered on 10 April 1989.

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