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F686 EVG

1989 Kawasaki ZXR400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,795 mi
Last recorded79,795 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki ZXR40033,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF686 EVG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 79,795 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 78,634 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 77,220 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 73,951 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Up & down (2.4.A2a(i))

Tested with R/H headlight disconnected.

Fail 16 Jul 2016 73,951 miles

Headlamp aim too high R/H & incorrect pattern (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Up & down (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Jul 2015 68,987 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 63,554 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 63,554 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 59,323 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 59,323 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 54,552 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 48,257 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 42,041 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 37,947 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 33,363 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 28,504 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 28,433 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 23,787 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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F686 EVG is a 1989 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki ZXR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 33,022 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 F686 EVG, 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 37 years old, this Kawasaki ZXR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F686 EVG registered?

F686 EVG is a 1989 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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