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F506 OBH

1989 Kawasaki ZX-10

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

42,578 mi
Last recorded42,578 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki ZX-1038,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF506 OBH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 42,578 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2026 42,578 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 39,697 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 38,030 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 36,151 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 35,857 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 35,833 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 35,217 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 34,904 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 34,904 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 34,407 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 31,736 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 29,027 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 24,703 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Jul 2009 21,975 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 21,709 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 21,575 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 21,575 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 21,423 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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F506 OBH is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX-10 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 F506 OBH, 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 F506 OBH registered?

F506 OBH is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX-10, first registered on 13 April 1989.

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The MOT history for F506 OBH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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