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L355 UMA

1998 Kawasaki ZZR400

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZZR40035,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL355 UMA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 1 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 1 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2009 35,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 35,104 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2008 35,104 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 34,618 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

rear sprocket cush drive has play ,drive chain has corrosion

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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L355 UMA is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZR400 in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L355 UMA, 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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What year was L355 UMA registered?

L355 UMA is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZR400, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is L355 UMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L355 UMA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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