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S96 KTP

1998 Kawasaki Ninja

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,690 mi
Last recorded36,690 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ninja32,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS96 KTP
MakeKawasaki
ModelNinja
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 36,690 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 36,677 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2023 35,929 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 35,642 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 35,508 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 35,507 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2016 35,243 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 36,041 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 34,660 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 34,383 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,867 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 33,368 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 30,307 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 30,103 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 30,095 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 27,274 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 25,680 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 25,667 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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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S96 KTP is a 1998 Kawasaki Ninja in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S96 KTP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S96 KTP registered?

S96 KTP is a 1998 Kawasaki Ninja, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S96 KTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S96 KTP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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