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N580 FJN

1996 Kawasaki Ninja

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,433 mi
Last recorded39,433 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Ninja30,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN580 FJN
MakeKawasaki
ModelNinja
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 39,433 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 38,461 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 38,409 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 35,981 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 35,981 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 20 May 2008 32,331 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 May 2008 32,295 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 31,729 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2007 30,428 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2006 27,904 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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N580 FJN is a 1996 Kawasaki Ninja in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N580 FJN, 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 N580 FJN registered?

N580 FJN is a 1996 Kawasaki Ninja, first registered on 10 May 1996.

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