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L178 OKU

1994 Kawasaki ZXR400

Purple Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,109 mi
Last recorded26,109 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki ZXR40024,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL178 OKU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 5 May 2026 26,109 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 25,586 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 24,778 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 24,460 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 23,615 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 22,578 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 21,670 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 20,854 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 19,825 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 18,881 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 17,912 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 16,798 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 15,123 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 13,478 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 11,373 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 8,520 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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L178 OKU is a 1994 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Purple with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 L178 OKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L178 OKU?

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What year was L178 OKU registered?

L178 OKU is a 1994 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 28 March 1994.

Is L178 OKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L178 OKU shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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