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J248 RGS

1992 Kawasaki ZXR400

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

33,378 mi
Last recorded33,378 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki ZXR40029,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ248 RGS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 33,378 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 33,361 miles

Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014
Fail 21 Jul 2014 32,943 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 32,378 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 32,375 miles

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

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 27 May 2010 30,868 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 28,834 miles

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

colour of rear indicator bulbs slightly faded.

rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,603 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 25,603 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 25,262 miles

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

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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J248 RGS is a 1992 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J248 RGS, 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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J248 RGS is a 1992 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 1 March 1992.

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