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K240 TJE

1993 Kawasaki ZXR400

Multi-colour Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

41,951 mi
Last recorded41,951 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki ZXR40028,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK240 TJE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year1993
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2015 41,951 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 41,373 miles

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

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

clutch cable poor condition

fairing fixing poor

front brake action poor

front brake hose routing poor

Fail 4 Jul 2014 41,373 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

front brake action poor

Pass 18 Feb 2013 39,934 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 39,931 miles

Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.5)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 36,823 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 33,692 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 33,688 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Front Upper Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Oil leak

Battery insecure

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

throttle cable adjuster broken

Pass 8 Apr 2009 33,451 miles

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

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

vehicle shows signs of accident damage

Pass 18 Jun 2007 31,381 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 31,380 miles

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 May 2006 28,013 miles

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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K240 TJE is a 1993 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Multi-colour with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 K240 TJE, 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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K240 TJE is a 1993 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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