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W168 AAY

2000 Kawasaki ZXR400

Green Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,698 mi
Last recorded52,698 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZXR40018,973 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 AAY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 52,698 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 52,668 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 52,585 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 49,520 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 43,438 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 40,229 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 38,015 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 38,015 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 36,652 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 36,619 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 34,532 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 31,341 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 31,051 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 22,358 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 22,358 miles

Front Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZXR400?

Based on 17,343 MOT tests across 2,416 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
531
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 376
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 359
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 282
reflector on motorcycle missing 230
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 218
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W168 AAY is a 2000 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Green with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Kawasaki ZXR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 18,973 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 ZXR400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 376 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W168 AAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZXR400 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 26 years old, this Kawasaki ZXR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W168 AAY registered?

W168 AAY is a 2000 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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