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K129 PFB

1998 Kawasaki ZXR400

Green Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,079 mi
Last recorded17,079 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZXR40025,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK129 PFB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 17,079 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 16,664 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 16,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 11,190 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 16 May 2008 11,169 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 30,372 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 29,609 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 29,619 miles

Centre Front Upper All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Centre Rear Upper Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Rear Upper 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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K129 PFB is a 1998 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Green with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZXR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 25,563 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 K129 PFB, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZXR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K129 PFB is a 1998 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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