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L597 VLH

1994 Kawasaki ZXR400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,667 mi
Last recorded33,667 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki ZXR40024,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL597 VLH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 33,667 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 33,570 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 33,396 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 17 Jul 2014 33,396 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2014 33,388 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 May 2013 31,941 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 16,837 miles

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

chain a little slack

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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L597 VLH is a 1994 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L597 VLH, 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.

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How do I check the history of L597 VLH?

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What year was L597 VLH registered?

L597 VLH is a 1994 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 20 January 1994.

Is L597 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L597 VLH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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