MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,506 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
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))
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ninja?
Based on 2,341 MOT tests across 241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is Y478 JNM safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y478 JNM shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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