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F927 LKM

1997 Kawasaki ZX-10

Black Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,059 mi
Last recorded61,059 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-1038,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF927 LKM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 61,059 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 61,059 miles

Drive chain excessively loose Tight/Loose - uneven wear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2014 61,002 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

gear selector loose

Fail 10 Jun 2014 61,002 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

gear selector loose

Pass 21 May 2013 57,067 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 56,766 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 56,766 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 55,494 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 55,494 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 54,870 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 53,693 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 53,693 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 52,160 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 52,118 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 May 2006 49,530 miles

Cush drive rubbers have play

Front brake lines have all aloy fittings these are NOT RECOMENDED FOR ROAD USE.

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-10?

Based on 7,640 MOT tests across 1,044 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
592
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 167
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 147
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 138
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 95
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 82
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F927 LKM is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-10 in Black with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZX-10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 38,922 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-10 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 167 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F927 LKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-10 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-10 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F927 LKM is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-10, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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