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F49 PHT

1989 Kawasaki ZX-10

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,153 mi
Last recorded34,153 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki ZX-1038,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF49 PHT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 34,153 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 34,509 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 33,770 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 32,592 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 31,825 miles

rear mono shock link worn

Pass 27 May 2017 31,258 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 14 May 2016 30,434 miles

Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 22 May 2015 28,314 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 25,639 miles

Front Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Fail 28 May 2014 25,634 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2009 25,629 miles

Centre Front Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Centre Front Front wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.3.5b)

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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F49 PHT is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX-10 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki ZX-10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 38,637 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 F49 PHT, 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 F49 PHT registered?

F49 PHT is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX-10, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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