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F699 HFG

1988 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1

Silver Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

13,024 mi
Last recorded13,024 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki ZX1000-B139,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF699 HFG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX1000-B1
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 13,024 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 12,930 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Very slight notching (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 12,887 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 12,867 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 12,839 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 12,628 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 12,570 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 12,570 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 12,460 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 12,444 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 12,403 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 12,367 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 12,330 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 12,275 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 12,237 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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F699 HFG is a 1988 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1 in Silver with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 39,577 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F699 HFG, 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 38 years old, this Kawasaki ZX1000-B1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F699 HFG registered?

F699 HFG is a 1988 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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