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Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)
Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)
Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)
Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
this motorcycle has a daytime only M O T.
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX10?
Based on 2,585 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E197 NOW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX10 in Black with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZX10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 34,394 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 E197 NOW, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZX10 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was E197 NOW registered?
E197 NOW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX10, first registered on 18 February 1998.
Is E197 NOW safe to buy?
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