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L82 KDA

1996 Kawasaki ZXR400

Multi-colour Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,172 mi
Last recorded54,172 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZXR40027,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL82 KDA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 54,172 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 54,146 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 52,119 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 52,119 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 52,116 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 51,370 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 51,370 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 50,958 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 50,797 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 50,797 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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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L82 KDA is a 1996 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Multi-colour with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZXR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 27,309 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 L82 KDA, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki ZXR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L82 KDA is a 1996 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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