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M14 KYW

1996 Kawasaki VN800

White Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

24,266 mi
Last recorded24,266 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN80019,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM14 KYW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 24,266 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 24,024 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 24,024 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working intermittent switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 23,611 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 23,602 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

advise clutch lever short

advise gear linkage worn

Pass 8 Jun 2021 21,234 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 20,718 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 20,044 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 19,296 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 19,080 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 17,786 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 17,080 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 16,745 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2012 13,179 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 13,174 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 12,439 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 12,279 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 12,091 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 12,060 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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M14 KYW is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800 in White with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M14 KYW, 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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M14 KYW is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 25 April 1996.

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