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J786 DAP

1992 Kawasaki ZXR400

Multi-colour Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,978 mi
Last recorded28,978 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki ZXR40029,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ786 DAP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year1992
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 28,978 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 28,933 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Not uniform sound. (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working When control 1 used. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released When control 2 used. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2023 25,691 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 25,643 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 25,596 miles

1 x Rear position bulb out (still 50% effective)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 21,992 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 19,586 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 19,319 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 19,319 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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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J786 DAP is a 1992 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Multi-colour with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J786 DAP, 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 J786 DAP registered?

J786 DAP is a 1992 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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