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BV51 BVB

2001 Kawasaki ZXR400

Green Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

19,596 mi
Last recorded19,596 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZXR40015,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 BVB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 19,596 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 15,552 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 15,545 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 15,540 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 15,439 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 15,220 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 14,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Aug 2015 12,018 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 12,018 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 11,975 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 11,574 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 10,217 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 9,857 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 9,500 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 9,500 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 9,034 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 8,436 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 6,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Oct 2005 2,280 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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BV51 BVB is a 2001 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Green with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ZXR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 15,540 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV51 BVB, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki ZXR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV51 BVB registered?

BV51 BVB is a 2001 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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The MOT history for BV51 BVB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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