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J482 KHY

1992 Kawasaki ZZR400

Blue Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,941 mi
Last recorded55,941 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki ZZR40030,672 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ482 KHY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR400
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 55,941 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 51,800 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 51,800 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 45,651 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 45,643 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 44,488 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 41,070 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 41,070 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 39,850 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 38,479 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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J482 KHY is a 1992 Kawasaki ZZR400 in Blue with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J482 KHY, 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 J482 KHY registered?

J482 KHY is a 1992 Kawasaki ZZR400, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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