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H472 GBP

1996 Kawasaki ZZR400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,747 mi
Last recorded12,747 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZZR40028,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH472 GBP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR400
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 12,747 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 12,743 miles

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

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel And fouling exhaust system (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 9,913 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 5,045 miles

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

front tyre tread wearing unevenly

Pass 23 Nov 2020 99,930 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 92,671 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

headlamp beam intensity on limit

Pass 25 Jun 2018 86,413 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 79,777 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 72,050 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 64,298 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 57,154 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 56,908 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 30,134 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 30,134 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 25,839 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 25,837 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 24,004 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 24,002 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 4 May 2011 23,942 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2010 21,169 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 21,168 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZZR400?

Based on 1,139 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
754
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 41
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
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H472 GBP is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 28,908 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 ZZR400 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H472 GBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZZR400 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H472 GBP is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR400, first registered on 26 November 1996.

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