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R988 DKX

1997 Kawasaki Ninja

Green Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

35,791 mi
Last recorded35,791 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Ninja33,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 DKX
MakeKawasaki
ModelNinja
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 35,791 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 33,176 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 33,176 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 30,092 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 27,900 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 59,891 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 55,786 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 49,553 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 37,135 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 35,042 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 34,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 34,291 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 33,449 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 30,606 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 29,929 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 28,929 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 27,680 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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R988 DKX is a 1997 Kawasaki Ninja in Green with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 R988 DKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R988 DKX registered?

R988 DKX is a 1997 Kawasaki Ninja, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R988 DKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R988 DKX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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