1989 Kawasaki 1.0L Petrol · F285 LEO
1989 Kawasaki (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1989. Recorded mileage 35,352 miles. MOT expired on 29 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- KAWASAKI
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,352 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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F285 LEO Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/05/2022
- 35,352 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F285 LEO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Kawasaki Unknown (F285 LEO) between August 2006 and May 2022.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 31 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Brake performance not tested front brake binding and rear disc broken, unsafe (1.2.1 (g))”.
F285 LEO Mileage History
- 30/08/200629,039 mi
- 06/09/200730,330 mi+1,291 mi
- 07/09/200730,330 mi
- 18/10/200832,598 mi+2,268 mi
- 28/09/200932,606 mi+8 mi
- 28/09/200932,606 mi
- 02/10/20103,284 mi-29,322 mi
- 12/05/201233,340 mi+30,056 mi
- 07/06/201634,183 mi+843 mi
- 19/06/201834,779 mi+596 mi
- 07/07/201834,781 mi+2 mi
- 18/07/201935,130 mi+349 mi
- 23/05/202235,323 mi+193 mi
- 31/05/202235,352 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 401 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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