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H108 FPX

1998 Kawasaki ZXR400

Blue Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,689 mi
Last recorded26,689 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZXR40025,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH108 FPX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 26,689 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 25,335 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

number plate light not working

Fail 16 Mar 2018 25,319 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

number plate light not working

Pass 24 Feb 2017 24,857 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive cush drive rubbers (6.2.1e)

slight perish on front tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2016 23,226 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 20,996 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014
Fail 22 Feb 2014 18,296 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

advise fuel cap drain blocked

advise rear brake lines be reqularly inspected

Pass 9 May 2012 16,618 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 16,613 miles

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

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

Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Chain guard missing

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 38,986 miles

L/H Rear Footrest Hanger has been repaired.

Nearside Front Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 37,829 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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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H108 FPX is a 1998 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Blue with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZXR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 25,563 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 H108 FPX, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZXR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H108 FPX is a 1998 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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