Kawasaki ZXR400
Purple · Petrol · 1993 · 398 cc
K97 GHPMOT history
K97 GHP is a purple petrol Kawasaki ZXR400 first used on 5 Feb 1993. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2023 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 25,510 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 25,510 mi
- At MOT on 15 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 11
- 9 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 413 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K97 GHP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kawasaki
- Model
- ZXR400
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 5 Feb 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 15 May 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
K97 GHP was last recorded at 25,510 miles on 15 May 2024, 1,007 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 24,503 miles · 4 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1,007 miles
- Average per year
- 413 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 25,510 miles
- 2022 – 24,503 miles
- 2021 – 24,099 miles
- 2020 – 23,312 miles
- 2017 – 21,213 miles
- 2015 – 19,912 miles
- 2009 – 19,260 miles
- 2008 – 18,441 miles
- 2007 – 18,306 miles
- 2006 – 18,023 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail25,510 miles
- MajorChain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))
- MajorDrive chain excessively loose suspect wrong chain (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorShock absorber has negligible damping effect hard in operation only slight up and down movement (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorSteering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))
- MajorWheel spindle locking device ineffective both sides rear (5.2.1 (d))
- AdvisoryO/s plastic fairing loose and touching exhaust
- AdvisoryRear foot pegs missing but rear seat covered with plastic coul so not required
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Rear Exhaust noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Exhaust noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007
Full MOT history
11 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail25,510 miles (+1,007)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,510 miles
- Test number
- 609632550134
- MajorChain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))
- MajorDrive chain excessively loose suspect wrong chain (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorShock absorber has negligible damping effect hard in operation only slight up and down movement (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorSteering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))
- MajorWheel spindle locking device ineffective both sides rear (5.2.1 (d))
- AdvisoryO/s plastic fairing loose and touching exhaust
- AdvisoryRear foot pegs missing but rear seat covered with plastic coul so not required
Pass24,503 miles (+404)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 24,503 miles
- Test number
- 961474283314
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass24,099 miles (+787)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 24,099 miles
- Test number
- 262107736297
- AdvisoryFront Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Pass23,312 miles (+2,099)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 23,312 miles
- Test number
- 712912584575
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Pass21,213 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 21,213 miles
- Test number
- 787813536200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,211 miles (+1,299)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,211 miles
- Test number
- 693028947769
- FailureNearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Pass19,912 miles (+652)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 19,912 miles
- Test number
- 355003715001
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)
Pass19,260 miles (+819)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 19,260 miles
- Test number
- 673213159201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,441 miles (+135)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 18,441 miles
- Test number
- 333060618460
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Pass18,306 miles (+283)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2008
- Odometer
- 18,306 miles
- Test number
- 210245637161
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Pass18,023 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 18,023 miles
- Test number
- 812169886043
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Questions about K97 GHP
- Does K97 GHP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K97 GHP expired on 3 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K97 GHP?
- The MOT on K97 GHP expired on 3 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K97 GHP done?
- K97 GHP was recorded at 25,510 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2024, an average of 413 miles a year.
- Has K97 GHP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K97 GHP has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on K97 GHP ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on K97 GHP find?
- K97 GHP failed its latest MOT on 15 May 2024 with 5 major defects and 2 advisories: chain guard insecure; drive chain excessively loose suspect wrong chain; shock absorber has negligible damping effect hard in operation only slight up and down movement, and 4 more.
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