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J668 BJN

1998 Kawasaki ZXR400

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,766 mi
Last recorded76,766 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZXR40025,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ668 BJN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 76,766 miles

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

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

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

cracking noise from front suspension

numberplate light not working

Fail 7 May 2015 76,766 miles

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

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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

cracking noise from front suspension

numberplate light not working

Pass 9 Jul 2013 75,441 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

goodridge hoses fitted

Pass 14 May 2012 73,867 miles

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

goodridge hoses fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2011 71,229 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 71,229 miles

Centre Rear Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 16,010 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 67,847 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 67,838 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 61,397 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 23 Feb 2008 61,395 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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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J668 BJN is a 1998 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 J668 BJN, 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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J668 BJN is a 1998 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 22 July 1998.

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