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D291 UGO

1996 Kawasaki Eliminator

Grey Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

35,837 mi
Last recorded35,837 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Eliminator21,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD291 UGO
MakeKawasaki
ModelEliminator
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 35,837 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 31,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 27,862 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 27,671 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 27,668 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

front flexy hose insecure

Fail 24 Feb 2015 21,475 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 21,475 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 18,738 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 16,665 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 16,665 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 15,861 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 15,091 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 12,510 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 11,736 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 10,813 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 10,791 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 10,751 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Eliminator?

Based on 1,130 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
377
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
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D291 UGO is a 1996 Kawasaki Eliminator in Grey with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki Eliminator models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 21,475 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Eliminator fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D291 UGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Eliminator typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki Eliminator is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D291 UGO registered?

D291 UGO is a 1996 Kawasaki Eliminator, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is D291 UGO safe to buy?

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