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F940 THU

1997 Kawasaki ZXR400

Red Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,662 mi
Last recorded37,662 miles
Recorded on16 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZXR40025,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF940 THU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2008 37,662 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2008 37,662 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 36,150 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2007 36,150 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 34,409 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 34,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.4)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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F940 THU is a 1997 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Red with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZXR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 25,229 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 F940 THU, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZXR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F940 THU registered?

F940 THU is a 1997 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 6 March 1997.

Is F940 THU safe to buy?

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