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K397 GBE

1993 Kawasaki Zzr

Orange Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,590 mi
Last recorded46,590 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki Zzr37,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK397 GBE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZzr
Year1993
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 46,590 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 46,077 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 45,424 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 45,082 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 45,079 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high needs adjustment. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 44,392 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 44,392 miles

Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Throttle not returning on its own.(sticking on). (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 43,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2014 43,896 miles

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

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 43,896 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 43,674 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 43,455 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 42,304 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 41,158 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 38,654 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 38,019 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 36,643 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zzr?

Based on 6,151 MOT tests across 615 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
813
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
615
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 115
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 90
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 87
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 74
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
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K397 GBE is a 1993 Kawasaki Zzr in Orange with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1993 Kawasaki Zzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 37,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Zzr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K397 GBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zzr typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Kawasaki Zzr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K397 GBE registered?

K397 GBE is a 1993 Kawasaki Zzr, first registered on 24 March 1993.

Is K397 GBE safe to buy?

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