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RJF 531R

1977 Kawasaki KH400

Purple Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,961 mi
Last recorded43,961 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1977 Kawasaki KH40018,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJF 531R
MakeKawasaki
ModelKH400
Year1977
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 43,961 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 43,831 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 43,664 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 43,451 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 43,257 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 43,051 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 42,858 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 42,433 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 42,218 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 41,934 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 41,934 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 41,613 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 41,249 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 40,932 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 40,932 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 40,680 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 40,301 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 40,301 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 39,999 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 39,744 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 39,744 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 39,408 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 39,408 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 39,098 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 38,817 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KH400?

Based on 1,008 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
152
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 6
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 5
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 5
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RJF 531R is a 1977 Kawasaki KH400 in Purple with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1977 Kawasaki KH400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 18,590 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 KH400 fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJF 531R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KH400 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 49 years old, this Kawasaki KH400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJF 531R registered?

RJF 531R is a 1977 Kawasaki KH400, first registered on 19 January 1977.

Is RJF 531R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJF 531R shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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