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DU02 YHR

2002 Kawasaki Ninja

Green Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Kawasaki Ninja16,784 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 YHR
MakeKawasaki
ModelNinja
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019
Pass 14 Jun 2018 1,309 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 11,080 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015

no lights fitted at time of test daytime mot

Fail 22 Aug 2015

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 1,309 miles

slight bind front wheel

Fail 28 Mar 2014

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

slight bind front wheel

Fail 19 Apr 2013 1,309 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

front & rear tyre pressure very low (pumped up)

front tyre side wall signs of run flat damage

Pass 19 Apr 2013 1,309 miles

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

front & rear tyre pressure very low (pumped up)

front tyre side wall signs of run flat damage

Pass 10 Aug 2011 6,370 miles

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

brake fluid reservoirs are tubes

coolant resrvoir insecure

indicator flash rate fast

Fail 10 Aug 2011 6,370 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

brake fluid reservoirs are tubes

coolant resrvoir insecure

indicator flash rate fast

Fail 30 Jun 2011 7,730 miles

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

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 848 miles

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

chain gaurd missing

Fail 19 Jun 2010 830 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

chain gaurd missing

Fail 6 Feb 2010 803 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 position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Horn missing (1.7.1) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

side stand not retracting

Pass 17 Jan 2009 3 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 5,378 miles

headlamp converter fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2006 5,280 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ninja?

Based on 2,341 MOT tests across 241 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
987
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 39
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 29
reflector on motorcycle missing 28
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DU02 YHR is a 2002 Kawasaki Ninja in Green with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki Ninja models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 16,784 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Ninja fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU02 YHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ninja typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this Kawasaki Ninja is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DU02 YHR is a 2002 Kawasaki Ninja, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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