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K631 PFB

1998 Kawasaki ZZR400

Blue Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,127 mi
Last recorded58,127 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZZR40035,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK631 PFB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 May 2018 58,127 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy Brake Is Spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 56,512 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 56,512 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2016 56,125 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 55,360 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 13 May 2015 55,360 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2014 54,375 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 53,255 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 52,794 miles

Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear brake roller brake test shows the rear brake slightly binding

Rear suspension operation is slightly stiff on the rebound stroke

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 52,794 miles

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

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear brake roller brake test shows the rear brake slightly binding

Rear suspension operation is slightly stiff on the rebound stroke

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 51,443 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 51,227 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 17 Jul 2010 51,203 miles

Centre Front Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Centre Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 47,123 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 42,342 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 37,546 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 31,636 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZZR400?

Based on 1,139 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
754
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 41
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
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K631 PFB is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZR400 in Blue with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 35,713 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 ZZR400 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K631 PFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZZR400 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K631 PFB is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZR400, first registered on 12 October 1998.

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