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B859 LLR

1985 Kawasaki ZX400

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

20,693 mi
Last recorded20,693 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB859 LLR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX400
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 20,693 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 20,473 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 20,276 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 20,244 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 20,140 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 19,966 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 19,742 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 19,216 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 18,467 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 17,810 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 17,352 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 16,646 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 16,446 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 16,123 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 16,041 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 15,994 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 15,919 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 15,909 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 15,893 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Jun 2006 15,797 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 15,797 miles

Front Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX400?

Based on 693 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
433
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 21
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
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B859 LLR is a 1985 Kawasaki ZX400 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZX400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B859 LLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX400 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 41 years old, this Kawasaki ZX400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B859 LLR registered?

B859 LLR is a 1985 Kawasaki ZX400, first registered on 30 January 1985.

Is B859 LLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B859 LLR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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