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F636 KMA

1989 Kawasaki ZX10

Black Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,678 mi
Last recorded49,678 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki ZX1035,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF636 KMA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX10
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 49,678 miles

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

throttle slow to return

Pass 11 May 2021 49,075 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 49,075 miles

Central Rear Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 48,360 miles

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

Central Rear Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively lower suspension link slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front front brake lever slightly deformed

Pass 25 Aug 2015 47,590 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 47,585 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 46,858 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

rear passenger grab handle insecure

Fail 27 Aug 2014 46,858 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

rear passenger grab handle insecure

Pass 5 Aug 2013 44,664 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 42,204 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 40,064 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 38,370 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 36,677 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 32,575 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX10?

Based on 2,585 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
694
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
reflector on motorcycle missing 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
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F636 KMA is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX10 in Black with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki ZX10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 35,899 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 ZX10 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F636 KMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX10 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Kawasaki ZX10 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F636 KMA is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX10, first registered on 23 June 1989.

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