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L871 OWE

1994 Kawasaki ZX400

Purple Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,902 mi
Last recorded29,902 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki ZX40028,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL871 OWE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX400
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 29,902 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 28,289 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 28,287 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 21 May 2016 28,089 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 27,777 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 27,763 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 27,750 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 26 May 2012 27,740 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 27,431 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 26,725 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 26,521 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 26,071 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 25,372 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 24,617 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX400?

Based on 693 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
433
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 21
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
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L871 OWE is a 1994 Kawasaki ZX400 in Purple with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki ZX400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 28,287 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 ZX400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L871 OWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX400 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Kawasaki ZX400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L871 OWE registered?

L871 OWE is a 1994 Kawasaki ZX400, first registered on 24 May 1994.

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