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G479 UEU

1989 Kawasaki ZX10

Green Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,017 mi
Last recorded87,017 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki ZX1035,899 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG479 UEU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX10
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 87,017 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 86,906 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 86,380 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 86,380 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 85,766 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 84,519 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 84,519 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 82,906 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 80,867 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 80,867 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 80,773 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 75,428 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 75,424 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

clutch reservoir leaking.

rear number plate cracked.

rear wheel binding

Fail 20 Jun 2007 69,454 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 69,454 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 60,327 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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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G479 UEU is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX10 in Green with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 G479 UEU, 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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What year was G479 UEU registered?

G479 UEU is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX10, first registered on 6 September 1989.

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