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G789 UFM

1997 Kawasaki ZZR400

Red Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,067 mi
Last recorded81,067 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2006
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZR40035,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG789 UFM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR400
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2006 81,067 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 78,420 miles

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

rear chainguard missing

Fail 15 Jul 2005 78,419 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Nearside Rear Chain guard incomplete (6.2.1c)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZZR400?

Based on 1,139 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
754
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 41
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
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G789 UFM is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR400 in Red with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 35,912 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 ZZR400 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G789 UFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZZR400 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G789 UFM registered?

G789 UFM is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR400, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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