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L315 RGX

1997 Kawasaki ZZR400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

55,896 mi
Last recorded55,896 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZR40035,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL315 RGX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR400
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 55,896 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 55,896 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 50,287 miles

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

Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 May 2014 50,287 miles

Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2012 50,127 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 43,624 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 43,624 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 33,318 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 32,663 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 32,636 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 30,673 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Number Plate Light Not Working

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 30,673 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Number Plate Light Not Working

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 29,303 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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L315 RGX is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 35,912 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 L315 RGX, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L315 RGX is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR400, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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