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V478 KPU

1999 Kawasaki ZX10R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

24,351 mi
Last recorded24,351 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV478 KPU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX10R
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 24,351 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Offside Rear EXHUST SLIGHTLY NOISEY

Fail 25 Jul 2018 24,351 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear EXHUST SLIGHTLY NOISEY

Pass 11 Apr 2017 23,316 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 17,371 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 2 Sep 2015 17,371 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Sep 2014 64,801 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 64,801 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 61,843 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 58,369 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 58,369 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 46,112 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 39,813 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 39,813 miles

Rear Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 38,500 miles

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

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 34,621 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 27,358 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX10R?

Based on 1,794 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
897
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
reflector on motorcycle missing 13
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 6
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V478 KPU is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX10R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZX10R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V478 KPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX10R typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 27 years old, this Kawasaki ZX10R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V478 KPU registered?

V478 KPU is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX10R, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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