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WFB 509T

1979 Kawasaki Z400

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,020 mi
Last recorded32,020 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 1979 Kawasaki Z40023,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFB 509T
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ400
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 32,020 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 31,956 miles

Inner Rear Lower Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Upper Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Offside Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Lower Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 31,792 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 31,563 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 31,349 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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WFB 509T is a 1979 Kawasaki Z400 in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Kawasaki Z400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 23,324 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 WFB 509T, 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 47 years old, this Kawasaki Z400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WFB 509T registered?

WFB 509T is a 1979 Kawasaki Z400, first registered on 17 April 1979.

Is WFB 509T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFB 509T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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