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F428 AWR

1989 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,283 mi
Last recorded61,283 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2008
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki ZX1000-B139,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF428 AWR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX1000-B1
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2008 61,283 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 61,283 miles

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 61,149 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 59,797 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 56,109 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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F428 AWR is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F428 AWR, 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 F428 AWR registered?

F428 AWR is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1, first registered on 18 January 1989.

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