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H166 CBW

1990 Kawasaki ZXR400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,640 mi
Last recorded32,640 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki ZXR40034,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH166 CBW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 32,640 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 27,025 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 27,025 miles

Offside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 24,970 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 19,213 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 19,213 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 18,982 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 18,975 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 18,880 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2006 18,873 miles

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

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

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

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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H166 CBW is a 1990 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Kawasaki ZXR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 34,065 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 H166 CBW, 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 36 years old, this Kawasaki ZXR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H166 CBW registered?

H166 CBW is a 1990 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H166 CBW safe to buy?

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