Kawasaki ZZR 400

Green · Petrol · 1993 · 399 cc

L86 SESMOT history

L86 SES is a green petrol Kawasaki ZZR 400 first used on 21 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 50,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2026
Mileage
50,283 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L86 SES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ZZR 400
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
399 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
21 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L86 SES was last recorded at 50,283 miles on 31 Jan 2025, 1,438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,845 miles · 29 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
1,438 miles
Average per year
993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,283 miles
  • 2023 – 48,845 miles
  • 2021 – 48,360 miles
  • 2020 – 46,932 miles
  • 2018 – 38,911 miles
  • 2015 – 37,837 miles
  • 2012 – 37,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,283 miles
  • MinorRear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,283 miles (+1,438)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    50,283 miles
    Test number
    341893063254
    • MinorRear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass48,845 miles (+485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    48,845 miles
    Test number
    646202121143
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass48,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    48,360 miles
    Test number
    881543979998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail48,360 miles (+1,428)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,360 miles
    Test number
    172808349657
    • Repaired at testDrive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

  5. Pass46,932 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    46,932 miles
    Test number
    392456538432
    • AdvisoryChain guard missing
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFork dust seals perished
    • AdvisoryFront mudguard missing

  6. Fail46,930 miles2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,930 miles
    Test number
    955525189391
    • MajorDrive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorStop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFork dust seals perished
    • AdvisoryFront mudguard missing
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp 50% inoperative

  7. Pass43,974 km
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    43,974 km
    Test number
    287647894816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,911 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    38,911 miles
    Test number
    600102135585
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

  9. Fail38,879 km (+242)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,879 km
    Test number
    435459509659
    • FailureExhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)
    • FailureRiders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  10. Pass38,637 km
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    38,637 km
    Test number
    557839348158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,837 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    37,837 miles
    Test number
    228620285122
    • AdvisoryFront Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

  12. Fail37,829 km (+212)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,829 km
    Test number
    865286365120
    • FailureFront Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

  13. Pass37,617 km
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    37,617 km
    Test number
    599621622181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail37,617 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,617 miles
    Test number
    336121222167
    • FailureRear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

  15. Pass33,550 km (+3,296)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    33,550 km
    Test number
    880018299056
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

  16. Pass30,254 km (+754)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    30,254 km
    Test number
    973765998065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,500 km (+5,144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    29,500 km
    Test number
    793443007096
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Upper Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  18. Pass24,356 km
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    24,356 km
    Test number
    581954535328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L86 SES

Does L86 SES currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L86 SES expired on 30 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L86 SES?
The MOT on L86 SES expired on 30 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L86 SES done?
L86 SES was recorded at 50,283 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2025, an average of 993 miles a year.
Has L86 SES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L86 SES has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on L86 SES 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 L86 SES find?
L86 SES passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect: rear position lamp light intensity obviously reduced.

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