MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
390 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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lights covered
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
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
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
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
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
bike has been modified
no speedo fitted at time of test
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was N166 BNV registered?
N166 BNV is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 May 1996.
Is N166 BNV safe to buy?
The MOT history for N166 BNV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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