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L84 FTT

1996 Kawasaki ZXR400

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,989 mi
Last recorded28,989 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZXR40027,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL84 FTT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2013 28,989 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 28,989 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 28,062 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 28,062 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 26,199 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Brake hose excessively twisted (3.2.B3a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 26,199 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 23,101 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Jul 2010 23,100 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

engine racing on tickover

front brake binding slightly

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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L84 FTT is a 1996 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L84 FTT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L84 FTT registered?

L84 FTT is a 1996 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 3 August 1996.

Is L84 FTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L84 FTT shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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