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J936 BRM

1998 Kawasaki ZX400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

29,431 mi
Last recorded29,431 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX40028,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ936 BRM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX400
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 29,431 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 29,043 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2012 29,043 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2010 25,440 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 25,440 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 21,196 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 21,196 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX400?

Based on 693 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
433
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 21
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
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J936 BRM is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZX400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 28,771 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 ZX400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J936 BRM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX400 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZX400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J936 BRM registered?

J936 BRM is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX400, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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