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S371 SBU

1998 Kawasaki Ninja

Green Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,836 mi
Last recorded8,836 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ninja32,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS371 SBU
MakeKawasaki
ModelNinja
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 8,836 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 8,377 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 8,356 miles

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 8,343 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 8,342 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 8,112 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 6,153 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 6,138 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 6,115 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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S371 SBU is a 1998 Kawasaki Ninja in Green with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S371 SBU, 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 S371 SBU registered?

S371 SBU is a 1998 Kawasaki Ninja, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S371 SBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S371 SBU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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