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N562 VBL

1996 Kawasaki Ninja

Green Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,910 mi
Last recorded32,910 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Ninja30,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN562 VBL
MakeKawasaki
ModelNinja
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 32,910 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 32,878 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 26,532 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 26,522 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 20,254 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 20,091 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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N562 VBL is a 1996 Kawasaki Ninja in Green with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N562 VBL, 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 N562 VBL registered?

N562 VBL is a 1996 Kawasaki Ninja, first registered on 5 February 1996.

Is N562 VBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N562 VBL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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