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EMR 86W

1980 Kawasaki Z400

Grey Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

860 mi
Last recorded860 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1980 Kawasaki Z40028,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMR 86W
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ400
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 860 miles

Front brake disc worn

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 860 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front brake disc worn

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 473 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

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

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

Fail 19 May 2017 473 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 420 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

number plate light showing white to rear

Fail 22 Jul 2015 420 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

number plate light showing white to rear

Pass 5 Oct 2013 46,029 miles

Chain guard missing

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z400?

Based on 888 MOT tests across 173 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
315
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Drive chain excessively loose 7
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 6
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EMR 86W is a 1980 Kawasaki Z400 in Grey with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1980 Kawasaki Z400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 28,249 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 Z400 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EMR 86W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z400 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 46 years old, this Kawasaki Z400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EMR 86W registered?

EMR 86W is a 1980 Kawasaki Z400, first registered on 4 August 1980.

Is EMR 86W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMR 86W shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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