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F505 YEW

1989 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1

Silver Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,161 mi
Last recorded30,161 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki ZX1000-B139,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF505 YEW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX1000-B1
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 30,161 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 30,157 miles

Rear Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc insecure fixing missing (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2009 28,089 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 24,556 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 22,636 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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F505 YEW is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1 in Silver 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 F505 YEW, 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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How do I check the history of F505 YEW?

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What year was F505 YEW registered?

F505 YEW is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1, first registered on 15 February 1989.

Is F505 YEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F505 YEW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F505 YEW have outstanding finance?

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