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V974 DLE

2000 Kawasaki ZXR400

Green Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

34,870 mi
Last recorded34,870 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZXR40018,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV974 DLE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 34,870 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 34,870 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls both (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2022 33,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch has a strong drag effect

Fail 24 Mar 2022 33,950 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch has a strong drag effect

Pass 18 May 2015 33,325 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

chain corroded

rear number plate damaged

Pass 19 May 2014 32,662 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 30,228 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 9 May 2013 30,228 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 29,960 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 29,960 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 11 Aug 2010 29,684 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 29,684 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 29,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 26,462 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 26,348 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Centre Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 21,217 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2007 21,111 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 18,873 miles

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

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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V974 DLE is a 2000 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Green with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2000 Kawasaki ZXR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 18,973 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 V974 DLE, 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 26 years old, this Kawasaki ZXR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V974 DLE is a 2000 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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