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K800 VNK

1996 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

14,948 mi
Last recorded14,948 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN80019,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK800 VNK
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 14,948 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front tyre becoming perished on side walls

Pass 10 Jan 2018 14,758 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 14,231 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 14,230 miles

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear rear brake needs adjusting as the peddle has to be moved quite far

Pass 13 Apr 2012 13,886 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 13,245 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 13,245 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 12,858 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 11,332 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN800?

Based on 28,140 MOT tests across 2,110 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
560
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
2,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 299
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 187
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 160
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 112
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 101
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K800 VNK is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki VN800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 19,366 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 VN800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 299 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K800 VNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN800 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki VN800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K800 VNK registered?

K800 VNK is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is K800 VNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K800 VNK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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