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OYE 766Y

1982 Kawasaki Z400J

Green Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,219 mi
Last recorded43,219 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 1982 Kawasaki Z400J36,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYE 766Y
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ400J
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 43,219 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 May 2013 42,895 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 4 May 2013 42,877 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front tyre flat

Pass 27 Jul 2010 42,577 miles

Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2010 42,577 miles

Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2005 29,187 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

centre stand fouling against drive chain

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z400J?

Based on 657 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
282
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 7
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
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OYE 766Y is a 1982 Kawasaki Z400J in Green with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Kawasaki Z400J models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 36,291 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 Z400J fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OYE 766Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z400J typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 44 years old, this Kawasaki Z400J is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OYE 766Y is a 1982 Kawasaki Z400J, first registered on 1 October 1982.

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