MOT reliability
Kawasaki Ninga
13 vehicles · 147 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 13 Kawasaki Ninga vehicles and 147 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ninga has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 36,721 miles.
13
Vehicles
147
MOT tests
1,516
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Ninga problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Ninga MOT tests:
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Other63%
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Brakes15%
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Lamps & electrical12%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
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Body & structure7%
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Steering5%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Kawasaki Ninga pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 4 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 6 | 83% |
| 8 | 8 | 88% |
| 9 | 11 | 82% |
| 10 | 13 | 62% |
| 11 | 11 | 82% |
| 12 | 12 | 83% |
| 13 | 10 | 90% |
| 14 | 8 | 100% |
| 15 | 8 | 88% |
| 16 | 7 | 71% |
| 17 | 7 | 100% |
| 18 | 5 | 80% |
| 19 | 5 | 80% |
| 20 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (13)
Most common Kawasaki Ninga MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Ninga MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
- All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a)) (6 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (5 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
- Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (3 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) (2 times)
- Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) (2 times)
Kawasaki Ninga pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 19 | 100% | 56,114 |
| 2002 | 2 | 33 | 82% | 51,540 |
| 2001 | 1 | 19 | 74% | 32,326 |
| 1999 | 1 | 9 | 100% | 17,556 |
| 1998 | 4 | 24 | 83% | 27,835 |
| 1996 | 2 | 22 | 86% | 34,443 |
| 1995 | 1 | 17 | 71% | 34,977 |
| 1988 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 53,095 |
Kawasaki Ninga reliability FAQ
Across 13 Kawasaki Ninga vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Ninga MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a)).
The typical Kawasaki Ninga in our data has covered around
36,721 miles.
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