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Y478 JNM

2001 Kawasaki Ninja

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

43,506 mi
Last recorded43,506 miles
Recorded on16 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki Ninja17,531 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY478 JNM
MakeKawasaki
ModelNinja
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2020 43,506 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 39,004 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 36,307 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 31,081 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 31,074 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 23,598 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 23,598 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 21,256 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 20,535 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 19,330 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 19,330 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 17,450 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 16,461 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 16,461 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 13,325 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 10,171 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 10,171 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 9,069 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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Y478 JNM is a 2001 Kawasaki Ninja in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y478 JNM, 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 Y478 JNM registered?

Y478 JNM is a 2001 Kawasaki Ninja, first registered on 21 April 2001.

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