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N190 DJO

1996 Kawasaki Ninja

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

35,714 mi
Last recorded35,714 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Ninja30,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN190 DJO
MakeKawasaki
ModelNinja
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2018 35,714 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2017 35,432 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 35,432 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 34,991 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 34,991 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 33,298 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 33,298 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 29,964 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 29,291 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 26,271 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 26,240 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 May 2008 25,516 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 24,362 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 22,518 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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N190 DJO is a 1996 Kawasaki Ninja in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki Ninja models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 30,640 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 N190 DJO, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki Ninja is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N190 DJO is a 1996 Kawasaki Ninja, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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