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F779 CJK

1996 Kawasaki ZXR400

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,900 mi
Last recorded21,900 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZXR40027,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF779 CJK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 21,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 20,698 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 20,695 miles

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

engine dose not run very well

Pass 22 Jun 2009 20,135 miles

front brake pads worn

front tyre worn

Pass 25 Apr 2007 19,771 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 19,311 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 19,311 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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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F779 CJK is a 1996 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZXR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 27,309 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 F779 CJK, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki ZXR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F779 CJK registered?

F779 CJK is a 1996 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 24 July 1996.

Is F779 CJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F779 CJK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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