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V191 NEX

1999 Kawasaki Ninja

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

22,039 mi
Last recorded22,039 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki Ninja28,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV191 NEX
MakeKawasaki
ModelNinja
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2025 22,039 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock Notch in the centre of steering (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 21,083 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 31,858 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 31,681 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 30,609 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 30,487 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 29,916 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 29,916 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 29,157 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 27,105 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 27,105 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 25,791 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 24,791 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 24,788 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 24,344 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 24,344 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 23,663 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 22,791 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 22,456 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2007 21,601 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 19,781 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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V191 NEX is a 1999 Kawasaki Ninja in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki Ninja models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 28,269 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 V191 NEX, 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 27 years old, this Kawasaki Ninja is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V191 NEX registered?

V191 NEX is a 1999 Kawasaki Ninja, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V191 NEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V191 NEX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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