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N276 RDG

1996 Kawasaki Ninja

Green Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,059 mi
Last recorded45,059 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Ninja30,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN276 RDG
MakeKawasaki
ModelNinja
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 45,059 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2014 45,059 miles

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

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2013 40,709 miles

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

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 40,709 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 40,043 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 37,567 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 36,313 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 33,581 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 30,929 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 30,929 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,065 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 27,065 miles

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

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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N276 RDG is a 1996 Kawasaki Ninja in Green with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N276 RDG, 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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What year was N276 RDG registered?

N276 RDG is a 1996 Kawasaki Ninja, first registered on 11 April 1996.

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