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J286 EAU

1992 Kawasaki ZXR400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,949 mi
Last recorded36,949 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki ZXR40029,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ286 EAU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 36,949 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 35,940 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 35,940 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 35,386 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 34,103 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 34,103 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2010 33,829 miles

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

front tyre valve perished

rear tyre valve perished

Pass 11 Oct 2007 33,412 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2006 32,411 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 32,411 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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J286 EAU is a 1992 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J286 EAU, 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 J286 EAU registered?

J286 EAU is a 1992 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 7 April 1992.

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