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Y171 DCH

2001 Kawasaki Ninja

Silver Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

15,896 mi
Last recorded15,896 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki Ninja17,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 DCH
MakeKawasaki
ModelNinja
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 15,896 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

front indicators tinted

Pass 2 Jul 2021 15,255 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 15,089 miles

slight bind front and rear wheel

Fail 10 Jul 2017 15,080 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp rear indicators with stop lights and sidelight (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

slight bind front and rear wheel

Pass 3 Aug 2013 14,919 miles

front brake fluid level on min

Fail 2 Aug 2013 14,913 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

front brake fluid level on min

Pass 22 Feb 2012 14,397 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 14,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Jun 2010 11,699 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 11,639 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 28 May 2009 11,529 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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Y171 DCH is a 2001 Kawasaki Ninja in Silver with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki Ninja models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 17,531 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 Y171 DCH, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki Ninja is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y171 DCH registered?

Y171 DCH is a 2001 Kawasaki Ninja, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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