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R641 NAM

1997 Kawasaki Ninja

Green Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Ninja33,003 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR641 NAM
MakeKawasaki
ModelNinja
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2009

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 27,009 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 19,366 miles

Offside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2007 19,366 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 16,420 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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R641 NAM is a 1997 Kawasaki Ninja in Green with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki Ninja models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 33,003 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 R641 NAM, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki Ninja is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R641 NAM is a 1997 Kawasaki Ninja, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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