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DU52 TVE

2002 Kawasaki Ninja

Green Petrol 636cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

16,429 mi
Last recorded16,429 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki Ninja16,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 TVE
MakeKawasaki
ModelNinja
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine636cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 16,429 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 16,420 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 16,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2020 16,313 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 16,732 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 15,348 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 May 2017 15,087 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged rubber has slight cracks at base,not enough to fail (4.1.2c)

Pass 21 May 2016 14,879 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged slight cracks (4.1.2c)

Fail 21 May 2016 14,879 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged slight cracks (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 14,681 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 12,993 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 11,476 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 10,284 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 6,886 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 6,886 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 3,781 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2008 3,770 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front tyre pressure was low and has been re-inflated

Pass 3 May 2007 3,491 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 2,745 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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DU52 TVE is a 2002 Kawasaki Ninja in Green with a 636cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki Ninja models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 16,784 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DU52 TVE, 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 24 years old, this Kawasaki Ninja is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DU52 TVE registered?

DU52 TVE is a 2002 Kawasaki Ninja, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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