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N829 FSL

1997 Kawasaki Ninja

Green Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,940 mi
Last recorded50,940 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Ninja33,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN829 FSL
MakeKawasaki
ModelNinja
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 50,940 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 50,940 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 38,832 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 35,099 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 33,443 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 33,003 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

engine has a coolant leak

Pass 29 Apr 2011 31,205 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 29,942 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 26,852 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 21,988 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 21,988 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 19,130 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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N829 FSL is a 1997 Kawasaki Ninja in Green with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N829 FSL, 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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N829 FSL is a 1997 Kawasaki Ninja, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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