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K57 CBF

1993 Kawasaki ZXR400

Purple Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

27,294 mi
Last recorded27,294 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki ZXR40028,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK57 CBF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 27,294 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 26,996 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 26,994 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 26,434 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer protective case slighty deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock to swingarm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 26,429 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 26,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn loose

Pass 6 May 2016 26,098 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 25,610 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 25,600 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 22,456 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 22,417 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 Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Mar 2013 20,190 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 20,174 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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K57 CBF is a 1993 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Purple with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K57 CBF, 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 K57 CBF registered?

K57 CBF is a 1993 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 19 March 1993.

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