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G187 NVF

1996 Kawasaki ZXR400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,652 mi
Last recorded31,652 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZXR40027,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG187 NVF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 31,652 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2024 31,635 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 31,576 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 30,819 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 30,655 miles

drive chain needs attention

nearside front caliper inner brake pad worn low

offside front fork leg misted with oil

Pass 21 Jul 2012 30,252 miles

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

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

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

offside riders peg needs attention

Fail 21 Jul 2012 30,252 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

offside riders peg needs attention

Pass 1 Jun 2011 30,058 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 29,215 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

cable slightly chaffed from speedo

nearside rear fairing damaged but secure

rear tyre has cuts in tread

steering slightly squeaky on turning in headstock?

Fail 2 Jun 2010 29,215 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

cable slightly chaffed from speedo

nearside rear fairing damaged but secure

rear tyre has cuts in tread

steering slightly squeaky on turning in headstock?

Pass 18 Jun 2009 28,373 miles

nearside mirror insecure

Fail 18 Jun 2009 28,373 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

nearside mirror insecure

Pass 8 May 2008 28,109 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2008 28,109 miles

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 28,080 miles

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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G187 NVF is a 1996 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G187 NVF, 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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G187 NVF is a 1996 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 13 August 1996.

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