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L99 VNB

1996 Kawasaki VN800

Silver Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,285 mi
Last recorded31,285 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN80019,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL99 VNB
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 31,285 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 28,406 miles

exhaust noisey

Pass 14 Jun 2023 25,930 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 25,929 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible obstructed by rear lamp (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 24,653 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 24,343 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 23,617 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 23,617 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2018 23,580 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Mar 2018 23,574 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2017 22,930 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 22,930 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 20,590 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 18,810 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 18,314 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 16,819 miles

FRONT TYRE DETERIORATING

HANDLE BARS SLIGHTLY BENT O/S

Fail 31 Aug 2011 16,780 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

FRONT TYRE DETERIORATING

HANDLE BARS SLIGHTLY BENT O/S

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 13,305 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

front tyre slightly perished

Fail 19 Jun 2010 12,801 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Coolant leak

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

front tyre slightly perished

Fail 25 Jun 2009 6,010 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 6,010 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 2,941 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 2,459 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 2,100 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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L99 VNB is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800 in Silver with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L99 VNB, 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 L99 VNB registered?

L99 VNB is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 19 January 1996.

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