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J946 ORN

1997 Kawasaki ZZR400

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

56,157 mi
Last recorded56,157 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZR40035,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ946 ORN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR400
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2011 56,157 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2011 56,157 miles

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 22 miles

indicators flash fast

Fail 17 Jul 2010 22 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

indicators flash fast

Pass 31 May 2009
Fail 30 May 2009 50,083 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 50,072 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 48,130 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Swinging arm loose we have tightened it but please be advised to keep a check on it

Pass 6 Mar 2006 46,299 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZZR400?

Based on 1,139 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
754
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 41
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
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J946 ORN is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR400 in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 35,912 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 ZZR400 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J946 ORN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZZR400 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J946 ORN registered?

J946 ORN is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR400, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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