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F448 GGF

1989 Kawasaki ZX-10

Black Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

58,114 mi
Last recorded58,114 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki ZX-1038,637 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF448 GGF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 58,114 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit in places (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 58,068 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit in places (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 57,974 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 57,603 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 57,236 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 56,634 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 55,962 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 55,100 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 53,972 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 53,972 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 52,963 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 52,049 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 50,976 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 49,738 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013
Fail 3 Apr 2013

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 47,493 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 44,817 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 42,453 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 40,975 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 40,027 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 38,616 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 37,016 miles

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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F448 GGF is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX-10 in Black with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F448 GGF, 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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F448 GGF is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX-10, first registered on 6 February 1989.

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