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H588 FNV

1998 Kawasaki ZXR400

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

52,170 mi
Last recorded52,170 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZXR40025,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH588 FNV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 52,170 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 52,064 miles

Offside Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

fairing require securing in several places

Pass 4 Jun 2013 49,265 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 39,442 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 38,757 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 26 May 2011 38,757 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 4 May 2010 37,339 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 37,332 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 36,003 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 29 May 2008 34,651 miles

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

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

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

slightly spongey front brake

Pass 22 May 2007 33,653 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 15 May 2007 33,631 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 17 May 2006 30,695 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 30,695 miles

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

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

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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H588 FNV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZXR400 in White with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 H588 FNV, 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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H588 FNV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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