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F471 UAF

1988 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,321 mi
Last recorded50,321 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2007
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki ZX1000-B139,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF471 UAF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX1000-B1
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2007 50,321 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 50,298 miles

Offside Front Brake component cracked and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 47,961 miles

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

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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F471 UAF is a 1988 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 39,577 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 F471 UAF, 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 38 years old, this Kawasaki ZX1000-B1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F471 UAF registered?

F471 UAF is a 1988 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1, first registered on 1 October 1988.

Is F471 UAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F471 UAF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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