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N166 BNV

1996 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

390 mi
Last recorded390 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN80019,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN166 BNV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 390 miles

lights covered

Pass 18 May 2018 245 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. to the right (2.5.1)

lights covered. not for use at night or periods of low visabilty

Fail 18 May 2018 245 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. to the right (2.5.1)

lights covered. not for use at night or periods of low visabilty

Pass 2 May 2017 120 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake binding slightly

no lights fitted at time of test

Fail 2 May 2017 120 miles

Direction indicator missing all (1.5.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2015 1 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2014 1 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

bike has been modified

no speedo fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Sep 2012 48,359 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 48,359 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 31 May 2007 47,426 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 47,377 miles

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

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

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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N166 BNV is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N166 BNV, 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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N166 BNV is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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