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N274 CJK

1996 Kawasaki ZXR400

Green Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,462 mi
Last recorded13,462 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZXR40027,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN274 CJK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 13,462 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 11,766 miles

Single seat, no rear foot pegs

Pass 15 May 2023 11,598 miles

Single seat only- No rear footpegs

Pass 13 Apr 2021 11,424 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 6,792 miles

Nearside reduced clearance at full lock

Pass 14 Apr 2018 3,598 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 3,592 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 3,193 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 1,964 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 1,864 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 1,808 miles

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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N274 CJK is a 1996 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Green with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZXR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 27,309 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N274 CJK, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki ZXR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N274 CJK registered?

N274 CJK is a 1996 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 7 May 1996.

Is N274 CJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N274 CJK shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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