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G168 YTA

1996 Kawasaki ZXR400

Red Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

57,161 mi
Last recorded57,161 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZXR40027,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG168 YTA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 57,161 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 55,870 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 53,214 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

REAR SUSPENSION SQUEAK

Pass 14 Jul 2022 51,548 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 51,456 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 51,456 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 50,064 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 49,810 miles

Front brake lever has reduced reserve travel

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 47,976 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 45,270 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 May 2013 45,270 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 44,738 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 44,738 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 44,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 4,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear 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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G168 YTA is a 1996 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Red with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G168 YTA, 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 G168 YTA registered?

G168 YTA is a 1996 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 12 February 1996.

Is G168 YTA safe to buy?

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