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F689 TBV

1988 Kawasaki ZX-10

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,696 mi
Last recorded20,696 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki ZX-1037,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF689 TBV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 20,696 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 20,696 miles

Stop lamp not working front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 20,680 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 20,648 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 20,605 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 20,605 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 20,460 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 19,776 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 19,776 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 19,726 miles

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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F689 TBV is a 1988 Kawasaki ZX-10 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki ZX-10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 37,310 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 F689 TBV, 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 38 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 F689 TBV registered?

F689 TBV is a 1988 Kawasaki ZX-10, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F689 TBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F689 TBV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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