MOT History from tests of petrol KAWASAKI ZXR400s year 1992

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Pass percent:68.78%

(The average a petrol KAWASAKI ZXR400 year 1992 passes without issue)

Based on:1,358 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	75
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	36
Registration plate issues	31
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	23
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	19
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	15
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	15
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	13
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	12
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	12
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	11
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	11
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	10
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	9
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	8
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	8
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	7
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	6
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	6
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	6
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	6
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	6
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	6
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	6
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	6
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	5
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	5
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	5
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	5
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	4
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	4
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	4
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	4
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	4
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	4
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	4
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	4
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Brake hose damaged	4
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	3
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	3
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	3
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Rear Brake pipe union leaking fluid \|3.2.B4\|	3
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	3
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	3
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	3
Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	3
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	3
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	3
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	3
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	2
Headlamp incorrect colour \|1.2.1\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	2
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	2
Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking \|6.1.1c\|	2
Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Front Brake hose leaking fluid \|3.2.B4\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	2
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Brake reaction bracket insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection \|2.1.2c\|	2
Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded \|6.2.1b\|	2
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	2
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively pitted \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. \|2.3.6a\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	2
Centre Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	2
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen \|1.6.B.1\|	2
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	75
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	36
Registration plate issues	31
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	23
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	19
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	15
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	15
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	13
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	12
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	12
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	11
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	11
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	10
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	9
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	8
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	8
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	7
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	6
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	6
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	6
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	6
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	6
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	6
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	6
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	6
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	5
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	5
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	5
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	5
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	4
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	4
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	4
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	4
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	4
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	4
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	4
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	4
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Brake hose damaged	4
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	3
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	3
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	3
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Rear Brake pipe union leaking fluid \|3.2.B4\|	3
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	3
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	3
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	3
Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	3
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	3
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	3
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	3
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	2
Headlamp incorrect colour \|1.2.1\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	2
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	2
Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking \|6.1.1c\|	2
Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Front Brake hose leaking fluid \|3.2.B4\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	2
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Brake reaction bracket insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection \|2.1.2c\|	2
Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded \|6.2.1b\|	2
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	2
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively pitted \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. \|2.3.6a\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	2
Centre Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	2
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen \|1.6.B.1\|	2
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol KAWASAKI ZXR400s year 1992

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