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G699 LNP

1998 Kawasaki ZX400

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

30,286 mi
Last recorded30,286 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX40028,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG699 LNP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX400
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2019 30,286 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Rear wheel spindle locking device missing

Pass 14 Oct 2016 27,592 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 27,581 miles

Brake component is severely distorted brake pad not contacting disc fully under breaking (3.1.5)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose caliper mount bolt rubbing on brake disc under breaking (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake component has an inadequate repair caliper bracket &/or fork ground & mating surface poor condition (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

headlight wiring routed incorrectly & pulls wiring when steering turned to o/s

Fail 8 Jul 2016 27,572 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking Tail piece insecure. (6.1.1c)

Rear Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength Dented (4.2.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort Soft feeling due to distorted discs. (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Oil leak from engine all over the rear wheel ()

Fail 6 Feb 2012 27,438 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

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

front brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Feb 2012 27,438 miles

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

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

front brake slightly binding

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX400?

Based on 693 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
433
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 21
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
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G699 LNP is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX400 in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZX400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 28,771 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 ZX400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G699 LNP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX400 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZX400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G699 LNP is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX400, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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