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H189 MPE

1996 Kawasaki ZXR400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,096 mi
Last recorded42,096 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZXR40027,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH189 MPE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 42,096 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 42,092 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 42,088 miles

Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 41,222 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 49,121 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 49,116 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 48,658 miles
Fail 14 May 2008

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 45,203 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2006 44,591 miles

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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H189 MPE is a 1996 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZXR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 27,309 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 H189 MPE, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki ZXR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H189 MPE is a 1996 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 20 July 1996.

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