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F425 FKN

1989 Kawasaki ZX-10

Blue Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,662 mi
Last recorded24,662 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki ZX-1038,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF425 FKN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 24,662 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 24,658 miles

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

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2013 23,825 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 32,119 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 22,852 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 21,811 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 21,811 miles

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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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F425 FKN is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX-10 in Blue with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F425 FKN, 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 F425 FKN registered?

F425 FKN is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX-10, first registered on 30 January 1989.

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