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S190 DAP

1998 Kawasaki Ninja

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,421 mi
Last recorded58,421 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ninja32,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS190 DAP
MakeKawasaki
ModelNinja
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 58,421 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced only workimg one side (4.2.3 (a) (i))

all tyre pressures low

engine idle speed high

Pass 5 May 2017 57,883 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 4 May 2017 57,861 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 57,810 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 56,654 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 56,619 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 55,147 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 54,309 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 52,533 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

n/s chain adjuster bolt missing

Pass 1 Sep 2009 50,062 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 48,765 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 46,999 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 45,031 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 43,300 miles

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

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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S190 DAP is a 1998 Kawasaki Ninja in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S190 DAP, 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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S190 DAP is a 1998 Kawasaki Ninja, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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