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G533 BVW

1990 Kawasaki ZX-10

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

41,728 mi
Last recorded41,728 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki ZX-1035,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG533 BVW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 41,728 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 40,994 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 40,761 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 40,761 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 40,687 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 40,110 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 40,110 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 40,010 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 40,010 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 39,496 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 39,089 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 38,148 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 38,148 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 37,485 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 37,485 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 36,262 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 35,508 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2007 35,508 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 34,696 miles

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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G533 BVW is a 1990 Kawasaki ZX-10 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1990 Kawasaki ZX-10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 35,440 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 G533 BVW, 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 36 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-10 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G533 BVW registered?

G533 BVW is a 1990 Kawasaki ZX-10, first registered on 19 June 1990.

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