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J879 HMM

1992 Kawasaki ZXR400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

23,334 mi
Last recorded23,334 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki ZXR40029,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ879 HMM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 23,334 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 22,161 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

fairing damaged

rear brake has travel(boarderline pass)

throttle sticking

Pass 4 Jun 2013 21,385 miles

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

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 19,723 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

front brake control feels very slightly spoongy

Pass 10 Sep 2010 19,723 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

front brake control feels very slightly spoongy

Pass 2 Sep 2009 18,586 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 18,585 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 18,542 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

nearside front lens missing

rear number plate light not working

Fail 8 Sep 2008 18,542 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

nearside front lens missing

rear number plate light not working

Pass 25 Aug 2007 18,371 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 15,621 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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J879 HMM is a 1992 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J879 HMM, 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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J879 HMM is a 1992 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 21 March 1992.

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