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H619 EAE

1998 Kawasaki ZX400

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

73,000 mi
Last recorded73,000 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX40028,771 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH619 EAE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX400
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 73,000 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

advise engine oil low

Pass 11 Aug 2014 69,935 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 69,935 miles

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

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 67,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2013 67,191 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 63,552 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

rear n/s tail light bulb not working

Fail 27 Jun 2012 63,532 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 60,716 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 60,706 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 59,914 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 59,914 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2007 59,914 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2006 59,900 miles

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

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX400?

Based on 693 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
433
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 21
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
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H619 EAE is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX400 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZX400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 28,771 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 ZX400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H619 EAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX400 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZX400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H619 EAE is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX400, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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