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K400 PLW

1994 Kawasaki ZXR400

Green Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

37,264 mi
Last recorded37,264 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki ZXR40024,557 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK400 PLW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 37,264 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 36,083 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 34,140 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 34,140 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 33,261 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 32,169 miles

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

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

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

cuts in front tyre

damaged marker against machine

front brake binding

Fail 10 Jun 2011 32,169 miles

Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

clutch cable fouling rev counter

clutch lever loose

cuts in front tyre

damaged marker against machine

front brake binding

Pass 8 Jul 2009 25,322 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 24,719 miles

noise from gearbox in 4th gear

Pass 28 Jun 2007 24,549 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 24,536 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 21,385 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 21,385 miles

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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K400 PLW is a 1994 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Green with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki ZXR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 24,557 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 K400 PLW, 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 32 years old, this Kawasaki ZXR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K400 PLW is a 1994 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 25 March 1994.

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