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CKL 792Y

1982 Kawasaki Z400J

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

36,787 mi
Last recorded36,787 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 1982 Kawasaki Z400J36,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKL 792Y
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ400J
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 36,787 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 37,499 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2015 37,499 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Oil leak

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 37,498 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

front engine mount loose

Fail 7 Mar 2014 37,498 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

front engine mount loose

Pass 14 Feb 2013 36,499 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 36,499 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight cracking in front tyre

Fail 17 Dec 2011 36,499 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight cracking in front tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2010 36,499 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

speedo not working

Fail 15 Sep 2010 36,499 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 36,509 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 36,509 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 33,791 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2006 33,791 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z400J?

Based on 657 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
282
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 7
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
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CKL 792Y is a 1982 Kawasaki Z400J in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1982 Kawasaki Z400J models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 36,291 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 Z400J fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CKL 792Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z400J typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 44 years old, this Kawasaki Z400J is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CKL 792Y registered?

CKL 792Y is a 1982 Kawasaki Z400J, first registered on 7 September 1982.

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