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VRY 316S

1978 Kawasaki KH400

Green Petrol 401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,356 mi
Last recorded16,356 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1978 Kawasaki KH40015,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRY 316S
MakeKawasaki
ModelKH400
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine401cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 16,356 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 16,257 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 16,128 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 16,128 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 May 2011 16,016 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 16,016 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 15,875 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 15,069 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KH400?

Based on 1,008 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
152
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 6
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 5
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 5
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VRY 316S is a 1978 Kawasaki KH400 in Green with a 401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Kawasaki KH400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 15,902 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 KH400 fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VRY 316S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KH400 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 48 years old, this Kawasaki KH400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VRY 316S?

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What year was VRY 316S registered?

VRY 316S is a 1978 Kawasaki KH400, first registered on 18 February 1978.

Is VRY 316S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRY 316S shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VRY 316S have outstanding finance?

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