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F717 JFW

1988 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,251 mi
Last recorded25,251 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki ZX1000-B139,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF717 JFW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX1000-B1
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2012 25,251 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 23,799 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 23,700 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 23,731 miles

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

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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F717 JFW is a 1988 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F717 JFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F717 JFW registered?

F717 JFW is a 1988 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F717 JFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F717 JFW shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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