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N678 SGX

1996 Kawasaki ZZR400

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,208 mi
Last recorded47,208 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZZR40028,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN678 SGX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR400
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 47,208 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 42,544 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 40,616 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 37,501 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 36,499 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 36,481 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2016 36,481 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 12 May 2015 33,219 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 33,151 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 25,439 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 25,439 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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N678 SGX is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR400 in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 28,908 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 N678 SGX, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N678 SGX registered?

N678 SGX is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR400, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N678 SGX safe to buy?

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