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F815 OFJ

1989 Kawasaki ZXR400

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

44,567 mi
Last recorded44,567 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki ZXR40033,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF815 OFJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 44,567 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front indicators dim

fuel tank insecure

Fail 26 Jun 2012 44,564 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front indicators dim

fuel tank insecure

Pass 14 May 2011 33,471 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 13 May 2011 33,462 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 30,659 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 27,533 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2006 27,533 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 26,150 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2005 26,150 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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F815 OFJ is a 1989 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 F815 OFJ, 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 F815 OFJ registered?

F815 OFJ is a 1989 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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