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PRT 394W

1981 Kawasaki Z400

Silver Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

19,591 mi
Last recorded19,591 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 1981 Kawasaki Z40024,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRT 394W
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ400
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 19,591 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 19,289 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 18,643 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 18,622 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 54,987 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front brake slightly binding.

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear wheel cush drive worn.

Fail 2 Sep 2009 54,943 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front brake slightly binding.

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear wheel cush drive worn.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 52,499 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 52,594 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 52,433 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)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Cush drive rubbers slightly worn.

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Number plate slightly marked.

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 52,410 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Number plate slightly marked.

Cush drive rubbers slightly worn.

Front brake lever fouls on throttle body.

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 50,749 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

number plate cracked

Fail 21 Jun 2007 50,727 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2006 47,006 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

front tyre starting to perish

rear tyre is on the limit

Pass 28 Jun 2005 45,657 miles

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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PRT 394W is a 1981 Kawasaki Z400 in Silver with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1981 Kawasaki Z400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 24,936 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 Z400 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PRT 394W, 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 45 years old, this Kawasaki Z400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PRT 394W registered?

PRT 394W is a 1981 Kawasaki Z400, first registered on 17 February 1981.

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