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L973 TJK

1994 Kawasaki Ninja

Green Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,619 mi
Last recorded25,619 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki Ninja25,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL973 TJK
MakeKawasaki
ModelNinja
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 25,619 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 25,615 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 25,572 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 25,509 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 23,325 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 23,902 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 43,100 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 42,025 miles

rear disc pitted

Pass 6 Jul 2011 40,929 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

brake discs slightly rusty

front brake lever slightly spongy

Pass 4 Jun 2010 40,021 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 38,686 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 37,286 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 37,286 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Offside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 33,378 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

alloy brake hose fittings are not for road use and may fail under pressure

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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L973 TJK is a 1994 Kawasaki Ninja in Green with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L973 TJK, 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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What year was L973 TJK registered?

L973 TJK is a 1994 Kawasaki Ninja, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L973 TJK safe to buy?

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