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F453 LTS

1989 Kawasaki ZX-10

Black Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,257 mi
Last recorded58,257 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki ZX-1038,637 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF453 LTS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 58,257 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 30,749 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 29,010 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 28,951 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 26,593 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 23,064 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

exhaust noise close to or on limit

Fail 23 May 2005 22,026 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Exhaust noise close to or on limit

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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F453 LTS is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX-10 in Black 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 F453 LTS, 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 F453 LTS registered?

F453 LTS is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX-10, first registered on 20 January 1989.

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