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N512 HPU

1997 Kawasaki Ninja

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

34,615 mi
Last recorded34,615 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Ninja33,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN512 HPU
MakeKawasaki
ModelNinja
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 34,615 miles

rear light unit slightly loose

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 28 Jul 2014 34,615 miles

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)

Front Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Decelerometer brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.E1c)

rear light unit slightly loose

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2013 32,566 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 32,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 32,361 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 31,417 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 31,372 miles

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 6 May 2006 30,134 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 30,132 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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N512 HPU is a 1997 Kawasaki Ninja in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki Ninja models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 33,003 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 N512 HPU, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki Ninja is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N512 HPU is a 1997 Kawasaki Ninja, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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