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P138 XGK

1997 Kawasaki Ninja

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,132 mi
Last recorded25,132 miles
Recorded on23 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Ninja33,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 XGK
MakeKawasaki
ModelNinja
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2009 25,132 miles

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 24,391 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2007 21,130 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 21,130 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 42,176 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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P138 XGK is a 1997 Kawasaki Ninja in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P138 XGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P138 XGK registered?

P138 XGK is a 1997 Kawasaki Ninja, first registered on 9 December 1997.

Is P138 XGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P138 XGK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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