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DX54 ETL

2004 Kawasaki Ninja

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,703 mi
Last recorded24,703 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 ETL
MakeKawasaki
ModelNinja
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 24,703 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 23,394 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 23,137 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 22,842 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 22,339 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 21,655 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 21,046 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 21,043 miles

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

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

rear pads badly corroded.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 18,971 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 18,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2008 17,266 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 15,826 miles

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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DX54 ETL is a 2004 Kawasaki Ninja in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DX54 ETL, 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 22 years old, this Kawasaki Ninja is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX54 ETL registered?

DX54 ETL is a 2004 Kawasaki Ninja, first registered on 20 October 2004.

Is DX54 ETL safe to buy?

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