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PLN 931W

1980 Kawasaki Z400J

Silver Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

25,774 mi
Last recorded25,774 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Kawasaki Z400J30,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLN 931W
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ400J
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 25,774 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 24,901 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 24,901 miles

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 23,856 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 23,856 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 23,436 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 23,402 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 23,189 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 23,074 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 22,697 miles

rear tyre perishing at base of tread

Fail 1 May 2012 22,443 miles

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

non standard exhaust fitted

rear tyre perished

Pass 1 May 2012 22,443 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

non standard exhaust fitted

rear tyre perished

Fail 2 Dec 2011 22,429 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

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

both tyres perished

non standard silencer fitted

two exhaust clamps missing but not noisy or insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2010 21,892 miles

front tyre has perish cracks between treads

Pass 20 Jun 2007 19,903 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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PLN 931W is a 1980 Kawasaki Z400J in Silver with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1980 Kawasaki Z400J models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 30,231 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 PLN 931W, 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 46 years old, this Kawasaki Z400J is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PLN 931W registered?

PLN 931W is a 1980 Kawasaki Z400J, first registered on 30 September 1980.

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