MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,494 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear brake lever has some travel
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
Nearside Front brake hose slightly damaged
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Front brake hose slightly damaged
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
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)
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
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
machine has some movement in rear sprocket bearing
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
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)
Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is F159 NSR safe to buy?
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