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S477 RWA

1998 Kawasaki Ninja

Green Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

35,198 mi
Last recorded35,198 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ninja32,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS477 RWA
MakeKawasaki
ModelNinja
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 35,198 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 35,178 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 35,165 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 35,154 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 35,120 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 34,995 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 34,954 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 34,927 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 34,647 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 34,625 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 34,625 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 30,302 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 26,216 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 24,930 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 23,955 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 23,955 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 21,143 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 15,404 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 13,697 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 11,846 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 23,618 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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S477 RWA is a 1998 Kawasaki Ninja in Green with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 S477 RWA, 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 S477 RWA registered?

S477 RWA is a 1998 Kawasaki Ninja, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S477 RWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S477 RWA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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