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F952 PPD

1989 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1

Black Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

43,897 mi
Last recorded43,897 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki ZX1000-B139,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF952 PPD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX1000-B1
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 43,897 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 43,722 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 42,769 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre worn close to limit on both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil O/S/F fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 41,747 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 40,385 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 38,650 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 35,310 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 34,461 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 33,965 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,137 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 33,137 miles

Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 31,851 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 30,837 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 29,666 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 28,313 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 28,292 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 May 2006 26,812 miles

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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F952 PPD is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1 in Black with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 39,396 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 F952 PPD, 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 37 years old, this Kawasaki ZX1000-B1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F952 PPD registered?

F952 PPD is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX1000-B1, first registered on 16 March 1989.

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The MOT history for F952 PPD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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