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R723 NPN

1998 Kawasaki ZX400

Multi-colour Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,812 mi
Last recorded30,812 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX40028,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR723 NPN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX400
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 30,812 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Solo seat fitted at time of test, pillion footrests inoperable

Fail 4 Jun 2025 30,803 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Solo seat fitted at time of test, pillion footrests inoperable

Pass 2 Oct 2023 30,723 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 30,720 miles

lefthand bar has slight play

Fail 10 Aug 2022 30,623 miles

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

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 30,098 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 29,616 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 28,734 miles

Lower Registration plate

Pass 22 Aug 2018 28,383 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

slight wear to chain split link

Pass 5 Aug 2017 27,526 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 26,886 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 25,678 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 25,678 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 23,394 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 23,394 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2011 23,294 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Nov 2010 21,899 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 16,257 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 5 Nov 2009 16,257 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 May 2006 15,983 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX400?

Based on 693 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
433
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 21
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
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R723 NPN is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX400 in Multi-colour with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZX400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 28,771 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZX400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R723 NPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX400 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZX400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R723 NPN registered?

R723 NPN is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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