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J168 NJR

1992 Kawasaki ZZR400

Green Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,602 mi
Last recorded47,602 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki ZZR40030,672 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ168 NJR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR400
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 47,602 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Clutch lever Stiff

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2013 47,602 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Clutch lever Stiff

Fuel tank insecure

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Reevs high

Pass 21 Mar 2012 40,585 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 40,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 37,972 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 37,182 miles

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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J168 NJR is a 1992 Kawasaki ZZR400 in Green with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki ZZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 30,672 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 J168 NJR, 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 34 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J168 NJR registered?

J168 NJR is a 1992 Kawasaki ZZR400, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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