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H26 GKN

1991 Kawasaki ZXR400

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

37,811 mi
Last recorded37,811 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki ZXR40029,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH26 GKN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2019 37,811 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2018 34,349 miles

FAIRINGS/PANELS CABLE TIED ON AND TAPE TOGETHER ALL OVER BIKE BUT SECURE AT TIME OF TEST

Front FRONT MUDGUARD CABLE TIED ON BUT SECURE AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Front FRONT BRAKE DISC STARTING TO WEAR

Offside Front FRONT BRAKE DISC STARTING TO WEAR

Pass 30 Sep 2017 28,314 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 28,314 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 May 2011 28,027 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 22 Jun 2010 27,186 miles

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2010 27,186 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 28 May 2009 26,393 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 26,393 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 23,117 miles

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

Chain guard missing

Fail 8 May 2008 23,109 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Chain guard missing

Pass 1 Feb 2007 22,890 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 17,149 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 17,147 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

banjoe connection on near side brake caliper corroded

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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H26 GKN is a 1991 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1991 Kawasaki ZXR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 29,986 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 H26 GKN, 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 35 years old, this Kawasaki ZXR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H26 GKN is a 1991 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 8 July 1991.

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