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R558 OEO

1998 Kawasaki Ninja

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,196 mi
Last recorded20,196 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ninja32,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR558 OEO
MakeKawasaki
ModelNinja
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 20,196 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 20,196 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 19,429 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 18,272 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 18,269 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 16,377 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 15,209 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 15,206 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 14,261 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

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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R558 OEO is a 1998 Kawasaki Ninja in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R558 OEO, 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 R558 OEO registered?

R558 OEO is a 1998 Kawasaki Ninja, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R558 OEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R558 OEO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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