MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,930 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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1 of 2 stop lamp bulbs not working
passenger seat missing at time of test
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZXR400?
Based on 17,343 MOT tests across 2,416 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G898 WKJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Green with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZXR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 25,229 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 ZXR400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 376 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G898 WKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Kawasaki ZXR400 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZXR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was G898 WKJ registered?
G898 WKJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 10 September 1997.
Is G898 WKJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for G898 WKJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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