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GCN 179W

1981 Kawasaki Z400J

Silver Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,111 mi
Last recorded29,111 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 1981 Kawasaki Z400J25,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCN 179W
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ400J
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 29,111 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 28,948 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 27,979 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 25,761 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 23,830 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 21,973 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 20,714 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 20,700 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 20,042 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 19,763 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 19,763 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 19,668 miles

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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GCN 179W is a 1981 Kawasaki Z400J in Silver with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1981 Kawasaki Z400J models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 25,482 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Z400J fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GCN 179W, 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 45 years old, this Kawasaki Z400J is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GCN 179W registered?

GCN 179W is a 1981 Kawasaki Z400J, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is GCN 179W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCN 179W shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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