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GAF 663W

1980 Kawasaki Z400J

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,552 mi
Last recorded66,552 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 1980 Kawasaki Z400J30,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAF 663W
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ400J
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 66,552 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Reflector corroded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Pass 25 Feb 2020 66,326 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Pass 18 Feb 2019 66,325 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 66,301 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 66,301 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 66,085 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 64,915 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2015 63,136 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

rear brake light switch slightly sticky

rear suspension stiff/hard

Pass 18 Feb 2014 61,296 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear brake arm a long way forward

Pass 26 Feb 2013 59,319 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear suspension stiff

Fail 18 Feb 2013 59,259 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear suspension stiff

Pass 21 Feb 2012 57,457 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear suspension operation stiff

Pass 24 Feb 2011

Chain guard missing

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Outer end of twistgrip torn but grip secure and throotle operates satisfactorily.

Top of dip-switch missing but switch still opeates satisfactorily.

Fail 24 Feb 2011

Chain guard missing

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Outer end of twistgrip torn but grip secure and throotle operates satisfactorily.

Top of dip-switch missing but switch still opeates satisfactorily.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 52,792 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Lever cover missing from dip switch but still operates correctly.

Fail 4 Mar 2010 52,777 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever ball end broken, sharp edge.

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Lever cover missing from dip switch but still operates correctly.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 51,125 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Knob missing from dip-switch but switch still operable.

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 51,058 miles

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Knob missing from dip-switch but switch still operable.

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 48,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Aug 2006 48,813 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 48,813 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z400J?

Based on 657 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
282
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 7
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
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GAF 663W is a 1980 Kawasaki Z400J in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 Kawasaki Z400J models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 30,231 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 Z400J fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GAF 663W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z400J typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Kawasaki Z400J is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GAF 663W registered?

GAF 663W is a 1980 Kawasaki Z400J, first registered on 11 August 1980.

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