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F958 EVF

1996 Kawasaki ZXR400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,284 mi
Last recorded66,284 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZXR40027,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF958 EVF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 66,284 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2013 66,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 66,283 miles

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

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

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 64,335 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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F958 EVF is a 1996 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F958 EVF, 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 F958 EVF registered?

F958 EVF is a 1996 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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