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F854 OFJ

1989 Kawasaki ZX10

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,008 mi
Last recorded33,008 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki ZX1035,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF854 OFJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX10
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2012 33,008 miles

Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

roller brake test indicates a slightly binding front brake

Pass 19 Mar 2011 30,066 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 27,377 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 27,319 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 21,798 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX10?

Based on 2,585 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
694
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
reflector on motorcycle missing 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
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F854 OFJ is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX10 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki ZX10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 35,899 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 ZX10 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F854 OFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX10 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Kawasaki ZX10 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F854 OFJ is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX10, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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