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Y261 MBW

2001 Kawasaki ZXR400

Green Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,773 mi
Last recorded14,773 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZXR40015,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY261 MBW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 14,773 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 13,563 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim knock to offside front wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 15 kgf deflection rear disc (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 13,563 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim knock to offside front wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 15 kgf deflection rear disc (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 11,757 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. knock to offside front rim (4.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 10 kgf deflection rear disc (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 11,055 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 10,629 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 10,629 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 26 May 2012 10,407 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 May 2012 10,407 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 10,107 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 9,325 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 9,098 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 8,794 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 5,572 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 2,698 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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Y261 MBW is a 2001 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Green with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y261 MBW, 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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Y261 MBW is a 2001 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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