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J918 FVF

1997 Kawasaki ZXR400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,027 mi
Last recorded34,027 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZXR40025,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ918 FVF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2025 34,027 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake reaction bracket loose mounting

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 33,320 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 33,320 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Brake disc contaminated by oil loss (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively On wear limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 32,861 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 31,939 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2012 29,648 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 29,643 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 28,688 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 27,296 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 27,296 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 24,463 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 24,261 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 21,023 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 28,797 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 28,783 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

n/s indicator switch poor

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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J918 FVF is a 1997 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J918 FVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J918 FVF registered?

J918 FVF is a 1997 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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