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N191 DML

1996 Kawasaki Ninja

Purple Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,328 mi
Last recorded39,328 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Ninja30,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN191 DML
MakeKawasaki
ModelNinja
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 39,328 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 39,328 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 39,312 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 38,995 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 38,562 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 38,098 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 37,609 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 May 2019 37,609 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 34,620 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

registration plate illumination not working

Pass 7 Apr 2017 30,910 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 28,045 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 25,419 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 17,193 miles

rear brake pads on minimum limit

Pass 3 May 2013 15,337 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 12,007 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 11,405 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 8,394 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 6,686 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 6,425 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 5,062 miles

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

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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N191 DML is a 1996 Kawasaki Ninja in Purple with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki Ninja models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 30,640 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 N191 DML, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki Ninja is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N191 DML registered?

N191 DML is a 1996 Kawasaki Ninja, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N191 DML safe to buy?

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