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J726 LPO

1997 Kawasaki ZXR400

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,975 mi
Last recorded43,975 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZXR40025,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ726 LPO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 43,975 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 43,922 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 41,331 miles

Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

heelplate has a slight crack but not structural or loadbearing

Fail 2 May 2012 41,276 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

heelplate has a slight crack but not structural or loadbearing

Fail 24 Apr 2012 41,258 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 lever attachment screws missing (3.1.2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

advise lock insecure

advise rear tyre flat

Pass 4 Feb 2010 36,972 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 35,928 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 8,708 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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J726 LPO is a 1997 Kawasaki ZXR400 in White with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZXR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 25,229 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 J726 LPO, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZXR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J726 LPO is a 1997 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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