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K59 GBE

1993 Kawasaki ZXR400

Purple Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

45,789 mi
Last recorded45,789 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki ZXR40028,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK59 GBE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 45,789 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 45,776 miles

Slight bind to front brake

Slight bind to rear brake

Fail 9 Dec 2017 45,776 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Slight bind to front brake

Slight bind to rear brake

Fail 29 Nov 2017 45,776 miles

Offside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Slight bind to front brake

Slight bind to rear brake

Pass 16 Nov 2016 45,725 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 45,722 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system rear silencer (7.1.1.c)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 44,331 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 44,286 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Aug 2012 37,160 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 37,157 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 36,260 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 36,040 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 35,556 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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K59 GBE is a 1993 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Purple with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K59 GBE, 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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K59 GBE is a 1993 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 1 March 1993.

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