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L869 PRF

1993 Kawasaki ZXR400

Green Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

24,003 mi
Last recorded24,003 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki ZXR40028,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL869 PRF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 24,003 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device ineffective Split Pin Missing (5.2.1 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 23,451 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 23,400 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 21 May 2022 23,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted bolt loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing split pin missing from castle nut (5.2.1 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2014 23,334 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 23,394 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake Fluid Resevoir Has Cap Securing Clip Missing but Cap is Still Securely Fixed in Position

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

Front Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Wheel Sprocket Carrier Bearing has Slight Free Play

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 21,553 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 21,553 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 18,737 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 18,737 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 16,363 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 16,359 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 16,257 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 16,257 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 38,918 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 38,898 miles

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

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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L869 PRF is a 1993 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Green with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1993 Kawasaki ZXR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 28,286 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 L869 PRF, 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 33 years old, this Kawasaki ZXR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L869 PRF is a 1993 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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