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R996 ENC

1998 Kawasaki Ninja

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

44,201 mi
Last recorded44,201 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ninja32,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 ENC
MakeKawasaki
ModelNinja
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 44,201 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 44,201 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 43,932 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 43,932 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 43,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

engine oil below min

Fail 26 Apr 2013 43,455 miles

Front Upper All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

engine oil below min

Pass 23 Apr 2012 43,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

No high beam warning light working on high beam on the dash

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Worn gear change linkage

Pass 11 Apr 2011 42,107 miles

Front brake binding

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

No high beam warning light

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Worn gear linkage

Pass 14 Apr 2010 41,922 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 40,855 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 39,662 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

bolt missing off top of mudgaurd

no/ plate starting to deteriate

Pass 18 Apr 2007 37,927 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 34,335 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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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R996 ENC is a 1998 Kawasaki Ninja in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R996 ENC, 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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R996 ENC is a 1998 Kawasaki Ninja, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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