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R43 FNE

1998 Kawasaki Ninja

Green Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,613 mi
Last recorded46,613 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ninja32,453 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 FNE
MakeKawasaki
ModelNinja
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2014 46,613 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 44,406 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 43,078 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Feb 2011 42,544 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 40,830 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 36,010 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 34,709 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 34,656 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 32,107 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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R43 FNE is a 1998 Kawasaki Ninja in Green with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R43 FNE, 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 R43 FNE registered?

R43 FNE is a 1998 Kawasaki Ninja, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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