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K190 RSM

1993 Kawasaki ZXR400

Purple Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,690 mi
Last recorded48,690 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki ZXR40028,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK190 RSM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 48,690 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 48,690 miles

Headlamp switch faulty high low switch is not working on high beam (1.2.4)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive needs lubrication as some links are tight (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 47,339 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 45,400 miles

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

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

front brake pads deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2013 45,385 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2011 43,100 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 43,100 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 38,596 miles

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 38,596 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 32,493 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 28,922 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 27,868 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 27,856 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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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K190 RSM is a 1993 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Purple with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1993 Kawasaki ZXR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 28,286 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 K190 RSM, 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 33 years old, this Kawasaki ZXR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K190 RSM registered?

K190 RSM is a 1993 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 11 June 1993.

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