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L781 XHY

1994 Kawasaki Ninja

Blue Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,519 mi
Last recorded53,519 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki Ninja25,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL781 XHY
MakeKawasaki
ModelNinja
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 53,519 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 52,355 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 May 2010 52,352 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 52,345 miles

Centre Rear Lower Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Offside Front Upper Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Outer Front Upper Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 51,748 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 51,709 miles

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

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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L781 XHY is a 1994 Kawasaki Ninja in Blue with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki Ninja models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 25,509 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 L781 XHY, 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 32 years old, this Kawasaki Ninja is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L781 XHY is a 1994 Kawasaki Ninja, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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