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J224 HCA

1992 Kawasaki ZXR400

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

38,738 mi
Last recorded38,738 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki ZXR40029,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ224 HCA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 38,738 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

front mudguard missing

Pass 12 Jun 2012 37,831 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 37,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 35,645 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

oil leak on engine

Fail 22 Apr 2011 35,644 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

oil leak on engine

Pass 16 Mar 2010 33,445 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 33,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 24 Mar 2006 32,813 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 32,813 miles

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

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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J224 HCA is a 1992 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki ZXR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 29,303 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 J224 HCA, 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 34 years old, this Kawasaki ZXR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J224 HCA registered?

J224 HCA is a 1992 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 2 June 1992.

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