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K287 VJU

1993 Kawasaki ZXR400

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,342 mi
Last recorded20,342 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki ZXR40028,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK287 VJU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 20,342 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 19,009 miles

Clutch lever pivot worn.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front mudguard broken.

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Swingarm (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 7 Mar 2016 19,005 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Clutch lever pivot worn.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front mudguard broken.

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Swingarm (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 17 Oct 2014 13,514 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 13,514 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 12,833 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 9,431 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 8,059 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 7,470 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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K287 VJU is a 1993 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K287 VJU, 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 K287 VJU registered?

K287 VJU is a 1993 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 1 April 1993.

Is K287 VJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K287 VJU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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