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F70 WDE

1998 Kawasaki Zx

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,793 mi
Last recorded43,793 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Zx25,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF70 WDE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2014 43,793 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 40,405 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

offside and nearside rear footrests have slight movement

throttle returns slowly offside lock

Pass 15 Aug 2012 39,972 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 39,972 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 37,231 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 37,231 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2010 36,500 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 34,091 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx?

Based on 43,635 MOT tests across 6,325 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
6,325
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 63
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F70 WDE is a 1998 Kawasaki Zx in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 25,227 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F70 WDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F70 WDE is a 1998 Kawasaki Zx, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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