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K734 MAH

1999 Kawasaki ZX400

Green Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

50,080 mi
Last recorded50,080 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX40031,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK734 MAH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX400
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 50,080 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 49,863 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 48,847 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 46,565 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 46,563 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 45,492 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 40,824 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 40,824 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2016 40,690 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 39,810 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 39,810 miles

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

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 35,269 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 34,028 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 34,028 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Upper Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 32,974 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 32,974 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 32,543 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 32,387 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 32,387 miles

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

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 31,718 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 28,598 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 28,598 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 27,198 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX400?

Based on 693 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
433
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 21
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
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K734 MAH is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX400 in Green with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki ZX400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 31,272 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 ZX400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K734 MAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX400 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 27 years old, this Kawasaki ZX400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K734 MAH is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX400, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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