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J637 PBV

1997 Kawasaki ZZR400

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,750 mi
Last recorded49,750 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZR40035,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ637 PBV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR400
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 49,750 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 49,750 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 48,237 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 47,377 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 46,323 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2007 46,218 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 45,198 miles

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

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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J637 PBV is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR400 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J637 PBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J637 PBV registered?

J637 PBV is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR400, first registered on 10 November 1997.

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The MOT history for J637 PBV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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