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BF52 DMZ

2002 Kawasaki ZXR400

Green Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

30,161 mi
Last recorded30,161 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZXR40014,882 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 DMZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 30,161 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 30,005 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 29,917 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front and rear tyre cracking. both tyre 12 years old

head lamp mask fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Apr 2022 29,917 miles

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front and rear tyre cracking. both tyre 12 years old

rear torque arm locking devise missing

Pass 17 May 2018 29,628 miles

Front tyre wall starting to crack

Pass 16 Jan 2016 29,570 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 29,530 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 29,387 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 27,551 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front brake dragging slightly

Fail 30 Aug 2012 27,551 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front brake dragging slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2011 25,621 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 25,621 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 7 May 2010 17,942 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2009 14,513 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 14,499 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 13,066 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 11,085 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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BF52 DMZ is a 2002 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Green with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki ZXR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 14,882 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 BF52 DMZ, 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 24 years old, this Kawasaki ZXR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF52 DMZ is a 2002 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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