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D952 UMB

1993 Kawasaki Z400J

Green Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

44,245 mi
Last recorded44,245 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD952 UMB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ400J
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 44,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Nov 2025 44,243 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

front and rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Nov 2024 43,957 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly stiff( bearings adjusted too tight) (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 43,956 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly stiff( bearings adjusted too tight) (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 43,684 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 43,334 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 42,226 miles

Exhaust noisy silencer is slightly noisier than a standard one (hard to hear with exhaust blowing from front ) (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing front suspension has reduced damping effect. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 42,221 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated seems to be contaminated with sillicone or similar substance. (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust is leaking excessively from the downpipe where it mates with the cylinder head . (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement rear brake pivot shaft in brake plate is seized and causing the brake to stay on. (1.1.15 (e))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy silencer is slightly noisier than a standard one (hard to hear with exhaust blowing from front ) (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing front suspension has reduced damping effect. (5.3.2 (b))

Front front tyre pressure is very low

Rear rear tyre pressure is very low

Pass 14 Aug 2020 40,851 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 47,262 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 46,123 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 44,739 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 44,092 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 43,434 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 43,434 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 37,994 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 37,708 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z400J?

Based on 657 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
282
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 7
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
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D952 UMB is a 1993 Kawasaki Z400J in Green with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Z400J fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D952 UMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z400J typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 33 years old, this Kawasaki Z400J is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D952 UMB is a 1993 Kawasaki Z400J, first registered on 3 September 1993.

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