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F908 KGK

1996 Kawasaki ZXR400

Green Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,000 mi
Last recorded6,000 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZXR40027,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF908 KGK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 6,000 miles

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

Right hand switch gear insecure

Fail 17 Mar 2011 6,000 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Right hand switch gear insecure

Pass 22 Oct 2008 4,828 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 4,828 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 1,588 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 1,588 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 29,056 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 29,037 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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F908 KGK is a 1996 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Green with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F908 KGK, 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 F908 KGK registered?

F908 KGK is a 1996 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is F908 KGK safe to buy?

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