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S143 MVP

1999 Kawasaki ZXR400

Green Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

10,460 mi
Last recorded10,460 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZXR40020,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS143 MVP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 10,460 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 10,249 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 10,098 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 9,899 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 9,938 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 9,643 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 9,590 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 926 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 9,003 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

petrol cap o,ring starting to perrish

Fail 9 Apr 2015 9,000 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

petrol cap o,ring starting to perrish

Pass 25 Oct 2013 8,629 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 8,107 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 8,107 miles

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)

Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2011 7,833 miles

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Jun 2010 7,830 miles

Centre Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

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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S143 MVP is a 1999 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Green with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki ZXR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 20,953 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 S143 MVP, 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 27 years old, this Kawasaki ZXR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S143 MVP is a 1999 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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