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YH09 KNW

2009 Kawasaki Ninja

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

49,006 mi
Last recorded49,006 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Kawasaki Ninja11,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 KNW
MakeKawasaki
ModelNinja
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 49,006 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 48,578 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 45,387 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 37,833 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 32,683 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 25,327 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

NS rubber grip loose

Pass 23 Apr 2016 19,769 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 16,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

rear brake foot mechanism binding slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2014 10,789 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 10,765 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 8,040 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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YH09 KNW is a 2009 Kawasaki Ninja in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2009 Kawasaki Ninja models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 11,352 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 YH09 KNW, 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 17 years old, this Kawasaki Ninja is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YH09 KNW registered?

YH09 KNW is a 2009 Kawasaki Ninja, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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The MOT history for YH09 KNW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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