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N715 YBL

1996 Kawasaki Ninja

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

34,957 mi
Last recorded34,957 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Ninja30,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN715 YBL
MakeKawasaki
ModelNinja
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 34,957 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 29,519 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 29,519 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 28,648 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 27,721 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 27,721 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 26,648 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both disc's have play on carriers (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 26,639 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated both disc's (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both disc's have play on carriers (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2018 25,951 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 25,706 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 24,037 miles

Indicator flash rate close to maximum.

Offside front indicator insecure. Tightened.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 22,269 miles

Indicators flashing at close to upper limit (120)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 18,818 miles

Flasher rate close to limit (120 per minute)

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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N715 YBL is a 1996 Kawasaki Ninja in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N715 YBL, 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 N715 YBL registered?

N715 YBL is a 1996 Kawasaki Ninja, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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