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J273 JHW

1992 Kawasaki ZXR400

Green Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

54,870 mi
Last recorded54,870 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki ZXR40029,303 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ273 JHW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 54,870 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 54,870 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 52,391 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 52,387 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 2 May 2013 46,791 miles

fairing cracked / loose

Fail 1 May 2013 46,791 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

fairing cracked / loose

Pass 15 Mar 2012 43,708 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 43,708 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 35,578 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 35,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 33,539 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 33,409 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 30,187 miles

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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J273 JHW is a 1992 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Green with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J273 JHW, 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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J273 JHW is a 1992 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 3 July 1992.

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