MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,591 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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.
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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
number plate cracked
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
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
How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z400?
Based on 888 MOT tests across 173 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is PRT 394W safe to buy?
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