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AHZ 2612

1998 Kawasaki ZXR400

Multi-colour Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

46,254 mi
Last recorded46,254 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZXR40025,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHZ 2612
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 46,254 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2023 46,237 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 44,630 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 44,630 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 44,618 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake rod insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 2,906 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 May 2020 43,700 miles

drive chain tight

Pass 9 Mar 2019 41,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 41,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 41,062 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear tyre contaminated with oil

Pass 6 Feb 2018 67,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 67,256 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 67,255 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 66,041 miles

None std exhaust fitted

None std indicators fitted

Fail 18 May 2015 66,041 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

None std exhaust fitted

None std indicators fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2014 55,645 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 46,674 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,648 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 45,477 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

visable cracking on rear tyre

Fail 25 May 2010 44,670 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 44,670 miles

Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

Fail 21 May 2010 44,666 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 42,561 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 42,561 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 38,917 miles

rear tyre worn to 1.6 mm plug in rear tyre.

Pass 10 Jun 2006 34,233 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZXR400?

Based on 17,343 MOT tests across 2,416 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
531
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 376
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 359
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 282
reflector on motorcycle missing 230
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 218
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AHZ 2612 is a 1998 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Multi-colour with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZXR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 25,563 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 ZXR400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 376 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AHZ 2612, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZXR400 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZXR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AHZ 2612 registered?

AHZ 2612 is a 1998 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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