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P176 EFL

1996 Kawasaki Ninja

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,997 mi
Last recorded24,997 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Ninja30,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 EFL
MakeKawasaki
ModelNinja
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 24,997 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 24,997 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 22,684 miles

Front switch gear loose both sides

Pass 27 May 2022 22,671 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 22,119 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 21,960 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2013 21,531 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 21,318 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 20,407 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 20,407 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 18,880 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 18,716 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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P176 EFL is a 1996 Kawasaki Ninja in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P176 EFL, 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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P176 EFL is a 1996 Kawasaki Ninja, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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