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H97 JVM

1998 Kawasaki ZXR400

Blue Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,152 mi
Last recorded46,152 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZXR40025,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH97 JVM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 46,152 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 45,597 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 42,744 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 40,646 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 40,645 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 40,374 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 40,126 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear suspension sightly stiff

Pass 17 Jul 2015 40,126 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Rear suspension sightly stiff

Pass 4 Jul 2014 39,294 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 38,078 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 37,601 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 35,988 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 33,313 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 33,292 miles

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 30,261 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 30,239 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 27,059 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 27,059 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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H97 JVM is a 1998 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Blue with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H97 JVM, 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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H97 JVM is a 1998 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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