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YEU 510V

1979 Kawasaki Z400J

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,607 mi
Last recorded52,607 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Kawasaki Z400J23,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEU 510V
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ400J
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 52,607 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 52,587 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch operation stiff / uneven

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork inner legs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 52,102 miles

Clutch operation stiff

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

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

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 52,101 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement Cannot be released smoothly (1.1.15 (e))

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Brake component insecure Brake anchor bolt no securing pin (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake excessively binding Stick on (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate insecure Mounting (0.1 (a))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail Connecting link (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) Securing pin (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch operation stiff

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2017 47,788 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Fork sliders (2.3.1)

Front wheel weight insecure

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 17 May 2017 47,788 miles

Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing Locking pin missing (3.2.A1j)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Fork sliders (2.3.1)

Front wheel weight insecure

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 42,254 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 42,248 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 42,248 miles

Inner Front Upper Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 42,239 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 41,918 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 41,195 miles

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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YEU 510V is a 1979 Kawasaki Z400J in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Kawasaki Z400J models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 23,353 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 YEU 510V, 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 47 years old, this Kawasaki Z400J is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YEU 510V is a 1979 Kawasaki Z400J, first registered on 7 August 1979.

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