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GU18 YLV

2018 Kawasaki Ninja

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,466 mi
Last recorded8,466 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU18 YLV
MakeKawasaki
ModelNinja
Year2018
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 8,466 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 8,002 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tank fairing loose on mounting

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot cylinder and lever mounting (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 12,858 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tank fairing loose on mounting

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot cylinder and lever mounting (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose mounting nut loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 7,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 7,470 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 5,630 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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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GU18 YLV is a 2018 Kawasaki Ninja in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU18 YLV, 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 8 years old, this Kawasaki Ninja is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GU18 YLV registered?

GU18 YLV is a 2018 Kawasaki Ninja, first registered on 28 March 2018.

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