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N489 THO

1995 Kawasaki ZZR400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,794 mi
Last recorded52,794 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN489 THO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR400
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 52,794 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 51,771 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 51,158 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 49,794 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 48,537 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 48,205 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 46,467 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Fail 18 Jan 2020 46,431 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 42,502 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 42,459 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 38,358 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

number plate illuminating lamp not working

Fail 19 Jan 2018 38,348 miles

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

Chain guard missing ()

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

number plate illuminating lamp not working

Pass 19 Jan 2017 34,189 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

number plate light not working

Fail 14 Jan 2017 34,119 miles

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

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

number plate light not working

Pass 22 Jan 2016 30,458 miles

chain guard missing

Fail 16 Jan 2016 30,388 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated downpipes/ centre (7.1.1a)

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))

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

chain guard missing

Pass 17 Jan 2015 27,332 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 17 Jan 2015 27,332 miles

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

Chain guard missing

Pass 23 Jan 2014 23,720 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 18 Jan 2014 23,687 miles

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

Chain guard missing

Pass 17 Jan 2013 20,001 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 19,979 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 16,423 miles

Front Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 12,657 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 9,427 miles

Chain gaurd not fitted.

Pilot lamp not fitted.

Pass 16 Jul 2005 9,248 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2005 9,248 miles

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

Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

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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N489 THO is a 1995 Kawasaki ZZR400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N489 THO, 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 31 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N489 THO registered?

N489 THO is a 1995 Kawasaki ZZR400, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N489 THO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N489 THO shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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