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Y194 UGF

2001 Kawasaki ZXR400

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

22,770 mi
Last recorded22,770 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZXR40015,540 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY194 UGF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 22,770 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 22,620 miles

FRONT FORKS VERY PITTED, MAY HAVE LIMITED SEAL LIFE

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 22,611 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 22,611 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp ALL (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 22,375 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 22,374 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 21,308 miles

Early signs of rear brake bind.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2020 21,307 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 20,912 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 20,263 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 17,881 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 17,878 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2014 17,841 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 16,766 miles

rear brakeswitch locknut slightly loose

Pass 4 Sep 2012 14,838 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 12,038 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 12,033 miles

Rear tyre at 1mm

Pass 21 Jun 2010 11,576 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 11,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 11,020 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 10,202 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 9,130 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 9,685 miles

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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Y194 UGF is a 2001 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ZXR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 15,540 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 Y194 UGF, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki ZXR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y194 UGF is a 2001 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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