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R793 JEU

1998 Kawasaki Ninja

Black Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,147 mi
Last recorded72,147 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ninja32,453 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR793 JEU
MakeKawasaki
ModelNinja
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 72,147 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 70,292 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 14 Aug 2019 69,069 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 69,069 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 66,880 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 66,880 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 58,895 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 30 May 2017 58,895 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 63,840 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 57,651 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 53,574 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 42,746 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 39,895 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 39,434 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 39,415 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 38,624 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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R793 JEU is a 1998 Kawasaki Ninja in Black with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 R793 JEU, 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 R793 JEU registered?

R793 JEU is a 1998 Kawasaki Ninja, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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