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P471 OBF

1996 Kawasaki Ninja

Purple Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,987 mi
Last recorded46,987 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Ninja30,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP471 OBF
MakeKawasaki
ModelNinja
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 46,987 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 45,947 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 45,370 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 45,362 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 45,176 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 42,391 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 42,382 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 42,204 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 42,204 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 34,145 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 34,113 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 30,519 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 24,218 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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P471 OBF is a 1996 Kawasaki Ninja in Purple with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P471 OBF, 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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P471 OBF is a 1996 Kawasaki Ninja, first registered on 20 August 1996.

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