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L783 EAY

1996 Kawasaki ZZR400

Purple Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

58,446 mi
Last recorded58,446 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZZR40028,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL783 EAY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR400
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2008 58,446 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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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L783 EAY is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR400 in Purple with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 28,908 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 L783 EAY, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L783 EAY registered?

L783 EAY is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR400, first registered on 23 April 1996.

Is L783 EAY safe to buy?

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