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OU51 KVK

2001 Kawasaki ZXR400

Green Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,718 mi
Last recorded40,718 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZXR40015,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 KVK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 40,718 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 38,635 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 38,635 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 31,656 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 31,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

slight binding on front brakes

Fail 4 Feb 2014 31,634 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

cracking noise from front under suspension compression and rebound.

head bearings notchy

wear in cush drive rubbers

Pass 30 Jan 2013 24,482 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

all fairings damaged.

o/s headlight inop.

Fail 24 Jan 2013 24,482 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

all fairings damaged.

o/s headlight inop.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 24,468 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 24,468 miles

Centre Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Centre Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 24,405 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 23,621 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 21,216 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 16,509 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 16,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 16,508 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 16,478 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 14,966 miles

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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OU51 KVK is a 2001 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Green with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ZXR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 15,540 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 OU51 KVK, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki ZXR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OU51 KVK is a 2001 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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