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ASF 478S

1977 Kawasaki KH400

Purple Petrol 401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,867 mi
Last recorded25,867 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1977 Kawasaki KH40018,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASF 478S
MakeKawasaki
ModelKH400
Year1977
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 25,867 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 25,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2016 25,558 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 25,555 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 25,531 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 25,531 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 25,356 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 25,125 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 25,114 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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))

Pass 17 Jul 2009 24,870 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 24,543 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 23,515 miles

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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ASF 478S is a 1977 Kawasaki KH400 in Purple with a 401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Kawasaki KH400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 18,590 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 ASF 478S, 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 49 years old, this Kawasaki KH400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ASF 478S registered?

ASF 478S is a 1977 Kawasaki KH400, first registered on 21 September 1977.

Is ASF 478S safe to buy?

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