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Y274 WBT

2001 Kawasaki ZXR400

Green Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,549 mi
Last recorded33,549 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZXR40015,540 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY274 WBT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 33,549 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 33,193 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 33,105 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 33,105 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2017 30,779 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 30,776 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 27,589 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 16 Jul 2014 27,502 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 27,446 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 26,006 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 26,006 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 24,278 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 24,278 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 24,026 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

bolt misssing from headlamp mounting

Pass 24 Jun 2010 24,026 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

bolt misssing from headlamp mounting

Pass 25 Jun 2009 22,885 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 21,298 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 17,751 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 17,751 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 12,779 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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Y274 WBT is a 2001 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Green with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y274 WBT, 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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Y274 WBT is a 2001 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 5 April 2001.

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