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F837 PNP

1988 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1

Silver Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,882 mi
Last recorded39,882 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki ZX1000-B139,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF837 PNP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX1000-B1
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 39,882 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 39,764 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 39,764 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 38,904 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 38,586 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 38,548 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 37,090 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 37,023 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 35,707 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2007 35,707 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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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F837 PNP is a 1988 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1 in Silver with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F837 PNP, 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 F837 PNP registered?

F837 PNP is a 1988 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1, first registered on 16 August 1988.

Is F837 PNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F837 PNP 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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