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MEH 394V

1980 Kawasaki Z400

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,334 mi
Last recorded27,334 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 Kawasaki Z40028,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEH 394V
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ400
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2020 27,334 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 25,855 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 24,736 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 22,165 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 18,989 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 15,936 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 13,190 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 12,772 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Sep 2009 12,752 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 12,316 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z400?

Based on 888 MOT tests across 173 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
315
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Drive chain excessively loose 7
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 6
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MEH 394V is a 1980 Kawasaki Z400 in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Kawasaki Z400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 28,249 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Z400 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MEH 394V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z400 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 46 years old, this Kawasaki Z400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MEH 394V registered?

MEH 394V is a 1980 Kawasaki Z400, first registered on 8 May 1980.

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