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P338 PLN

1998 Kawasaki Ninja

Green Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

30,650 mi
Last recorded30,650 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ninja32,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP338 PLN
MakeKawasaki
ModelNinja
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 30,650 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 30,207 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 28,426 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 26,642 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 22,842 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 19,544 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2015 19,288 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 19,129 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 18,947 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 18,017 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 17,614 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 17,614 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 17,342 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 17,342 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 17,257 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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P338 PLN is a 1998 Kawasaki Ninja in Green with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki Ninja models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 32,453 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 P338 PLN, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki Ninja is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P338 PLN registered?

P338 PLN is a 1998 Kawasaki Ninja, first registered on 14 December 1998.

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The MOT history for P338 PLN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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