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R399 STS

1998 Kawasaki Ninja

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

50,011 mi
Last recorded50,011 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ninja32,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 STS
MakeKawasaki
ModelNinja
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 50,011 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 41,094 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 51,494 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlamp deflector fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2019 46,273 miles

Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 41,978 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 39,306 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 32,312 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 2,573 miles

CLUTCH CABLE SPLIT

Pass 8 May 2013 25,212 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 25,211 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 23,100 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 22,014 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 20,002 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 19,775 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 18,940 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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R399 STS is a 1998 Kawasaki Ninja in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R399 STS, 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 R399 STS registered?

R399 STS is a 1998 Kawasaki Ninja, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R399 STS safe to buy?

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