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N146 JCV

1996 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,179 mi
Last recorded43,179 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN80019,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN146 JCV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 43,179 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 38,930 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 38,930 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 34,941 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 34,911 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 34,911 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 34,442 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 34,442 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 May 2017 30,146 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 26,361 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 26,196 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 24,333 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 21,443 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 20,306 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 18,376 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 18,376 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Stop lamp obscured (1.3.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 16,379 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 16,065 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006
Pass 21 Dec 2005 14,855 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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N146 JCV is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N146 JCV, 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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N146 JCV is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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