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H838 CCA

1997 Kawasaki ZZR400

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,415 mi
Last recorded39,415 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZR40035,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH838 CCA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR400
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 39,415 miles

slight mist of oil on front forks

number plate cracked

Pass 6 Dec 2016 38,348 miles

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

Rear number plate cracked

Fail 6 Dec 2016 38,348 miles

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

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

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

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2013 38,090 miles

Reg plate slight damage.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 37,806 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 37,804 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 36,559 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Slight damage reg plate

Fail 19 Aug 2011 36,486 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)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Slight damage reg plate

Pass 6 Sep 2010 35,129 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 35,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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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H838 CCA is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR400 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 35,912 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 H838 CCA, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H838 CCA is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR400, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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