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K194 OCA

1998 Kawasaki ZZR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,017 mi
Last recorded30,017 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZZR40035,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK194 OCA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 30,017 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 28,122 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2016 28,006 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 28,006 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 27,785 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 27,403 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 26,673 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 26,673 miles

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 25,700 miles

Front brake lever has minimal reserve travel.

Headlight switch has minimal position locator,

Pass 19 Mar 2010 24,986 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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K194 OCA is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 35,713 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K194 OCA, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K194 OCA registered?

K194 OCA is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZR400, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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