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F159 NSR

1989 Kawasaki ZX10

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

42,494 mi
Last recorded42,494 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki ZX1035,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF159 NSR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX10
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 42,494 miles

rear brake lever has some travel

Fail 3 Aug 2017 42,482 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess cush drive rubbers (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

rear brake lever has some travel

Pass 15 Jul 2016 73,633 miles

Nearside Front brake hose slightly damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2016 73,633 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front brake hose slightly damaged

Pass 29 May 2015 73,265 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2015 73,229 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 72,173 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

front n/s brake hose slighty damaged

number plate slighty loose

Fail 31 May 2014 72,158 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

front n/s brake hose slighty damaged

number plate slighty loose

Pass 7 Aug 2009 69,762 miles

machine has some movement in rear sprocket bearing

Fail 10 Jul 2009 69,724 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

crush rubbers worn

Pass 31 Aug 2007 66,278 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 66,271 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 65,856 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2007 65,657 miles

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

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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F159 NSR is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX10 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 F159 NSR, 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 F159 NSR registered?

F159 NSR is a 1989 Kawasaki ZX10, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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