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F506 YEW

1989 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1

Black Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,924 mi
Last recorded42,924 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2008
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki ZX1000-B139,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF506 YEW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX1000-B1
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2008 42,924 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 41,958 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 41,958 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 40,141 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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F506 YEW is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1 in Black with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F506 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 F506 YEW?

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What year was F506 YEW registered?

F506 YEW is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1, first registered on 9 February 1989.

Is F506 YEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F506 YEW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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