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E735 CVM

1998 Kawasaki ZX10

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

37,172 mi
Last recorded37,172 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX1034,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE735 CVM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX10
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 37,172 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 36,938 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 36,938 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 36,258 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 36,095 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 34,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside belly pan screws missing

Fail 6 Nov 2019 34,918 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside belly pan screws missing

Pass 30 Apr 2018 34,636 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 34,153 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 33,285 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 33,285 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 31,812 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 31,812 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 30,638 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2013 30,637 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 30,385 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 29,685 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 29,065 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 28,568 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 28,083 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 27,260 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 26,333 miles

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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E735 CVM is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX10 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E735 CVM, 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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E735 CVM is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX10, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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