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YVN 221T

1978 Kawasaki KH400

Purple Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,468 mi
Last recorded18,468 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2011
Typical for 1978 Kawasaki KH40015,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVN 221T
MakeKawasaki
ModelKH400
Year1978
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2011 18,468 miles

rear brake light switch not working,only one required pre 86. front brake switch working

slight drag to front brake

Fail 7 Sep 2011 18,454 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

rear brake light switch not working,only one required pre 86. front brake switch working

slight drag to front brake

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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YVN 221T is a 1978 Kawasaki KH400 in Purple with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YVN 221T, 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 YVN 221T?

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What year was YVN 221T registered?

YVN 221T is a 1978 Kawasaki KH400, first registered on 24 October 1978.

Is YVN 221T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVN 221T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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