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R101 STA

1998 Kawasaki Ninja

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

42,860 mi
Last recorded42,860 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ninja32,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 STA
MakeKawasaki
ModelNinja
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 42,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear brake lever travel noted

Pass 11 Jan 2021 38,369 miles

Rear Indicator separation appear close to minimum requirements

Pass 21 Jun 2019 36,301 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 35,254 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 34,305 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 34,305 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 33,149 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 30,911 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 30,889 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2014 27,338 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Apr 2013 22,633 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 19,323 miles

rear brake pedal has been adapted/repaired

Pass 23 Nov 2010 18,577 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 16,478 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 16,478 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2009 16,473 miles

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

Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2008 15,451 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 15,451 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2007 15,260 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 15,260 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 15,260 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 14,136 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2006 14,136 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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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R101 STA is a 1998 Kawasaki Ninja in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 R101 STA, 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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R101 STA is a 1998 Kawasaki Ninja, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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