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N189 LEX

2000 Kawasaki ZZR400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

42,796 mi
Last recorded42,796 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZZR40027,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN189 LEX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR400
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2017 42,796 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 36,127 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 35,026 miles

Offside Rear Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

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 17 Mar 2006 32,754 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 32,754 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Outer Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

front mid finishing panel displaced and could contact fron tyre

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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N189 LEX is a 2000 Kawasaki ZZR400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2000 Kawasaki ZZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 27,395 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 N189 LEX, 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 26 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N189 LEX registered?

N189 LEX is a 2000 Kawasaki ZZR400, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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