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S242 RJC

1998 Kawasaki Ninja

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,561 mi
Last recorded8,561 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ninja32,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS242 RJC
MakeKawasaki
ModelNinja
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 8,561 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 8,482 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 8,199 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 5,860 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 5,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2014 37,582 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 34,389 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 34,389 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 May 2011 32,622 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 31,172 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 31,172 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 30,939 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 29,555 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2007 29,555 miles

Horn missing (1.7.1)

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

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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S242 RJC is a 1998 Kawasaki Ninja in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S242 RJC, 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 S242 RJC registered?

S242 RJC is a 1998 Kawasaki Ninja, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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