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H884 DRN

1990 Kawasaki ZZR400

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

52,361 mi
Last recorded52,361 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki ZZR40038,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH884 DRN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR400
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 52,361 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 52,361 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 50,884 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 50,775 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 49,414 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 48,067 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 48,067 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 46,408 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 44,585 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 44,580 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 44,535 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 39,079 miles

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))

Pass 20 Sep 2011 38,820 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 38,820 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 38,766 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 38,766 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2008 38,353 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 38,136 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 38,136 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 37,643 miles

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

o/s mirror loose.numberplate bracket loose.

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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H884 DRN is a 1990 Kawasaki ZZR400 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1990 Kawasaki ZZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 38,950 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 H884 DRN, 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 36 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H884 DRN registered?

H884 DRN is a 1990 Kawasaki ZZR400, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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