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M231 SBT

1995 Kawasaki ZXR400

Purple Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,578 mi
Last recorded16,578 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki ZXR40026,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM231 SBT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 16,578 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 16,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 29 May 2008 15,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

no rear number plate light

Pass 1 Jun 2007 11,320 miles

exhaust marked not for road use,but a baffle is now fitted,not noisy

Pass 28 Mar 2006 10,366 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 10,366 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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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M231 SBT is a 1995 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Purple with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Kawasaki ZXR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 26,548 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 M231 SBT, 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 31 years old, this Kawasaki ZXR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M231 SBT registered?

M231 SBT is a 1995 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 9 May 1995.

Is M231 SBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M231 SBT shows 6 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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