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LFW 737Y

1983 Kawasaki Z400J

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

3,438 mi
Last recorded3,438 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1983 Kawasaki Z400J26,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFW 737Y
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ400J
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 3,438 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 2,714 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 2,171 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 1,374 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 113 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 39 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 12 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2010 15,557 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 15,557 miles

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

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

high beam tell tale inoperatve seat secured by bunjee cord .slight play in rear brake lever pivot.couldnt engage second gear

Fail 1 Sep 2008 15,557 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

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

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

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

high beam tell tale inoperatve seat secured by bunjee cord .slight play in rear brake lever pivot.couldnt engage second gear

Pass 5 Jul 2006 15,504 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z400J?

Based on 657 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
282
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 7
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
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LFW 737Y is a 1983 Kawasaki Z400J in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1983 Kawasaki Z400J models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 26,924 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 Z400J fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LFW 737Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z400J typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 43 years old, this Kawasaki Z400J is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LFW 737Y registered?

LFW 737Y is a 1983 Kawasaki Z400J, first registered on 1 May 1983.

Is LFW 737Y safe to buy?

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