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M398 WFY

1995 Kawasaki ZXR400

Green Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,752 mi
Last recorded30,752 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki ZXR40026,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM398 WFY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 30,752 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 30,721 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 30,624 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 30,396 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 29,930 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 29,600 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 29,566 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 29,566 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front brake light switch inop (1.3.1a)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

Rear rear shock absorber slight corrosion

Pass 24 May 2016 29,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 9,392 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 29,284 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 28,957 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 28,957 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 28,459 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 28,459 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 27,904 miles

front brake binding slightly

Pass 7 May 2009 27,305 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 26,742 miles

slight bind front brake

Pass 30 Jan 2007 26,599 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 26,598 miles

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

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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M398 WFY is a 1995 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Green with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M398 WFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M398 WFY registered?

M398 WFY is a 1995 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 5 May 1995.

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