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N169 AAN

1996 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

39,887 mi
Last recorded39,887 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN80019,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN169 AAN
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 39,887 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 39,400 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 38,637 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 38,637 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 38,170 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 38,170 miles

Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Cush drive rubbers excessively worn

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 37,570 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 36,533 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 34,875 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 33,515 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear sprocket cush drive worn

Pass 1 Apr 2017 33,256 miles

Cush Drive slightly worn

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 33,256 miles

Cush Drive slightly worn

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 33,236 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 33,199 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 33,092 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 33,013 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 32,906 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 32,748 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 32,748 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2009 32,482 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 32,482 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 31,786 miles

Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 31,786 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 30,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Aug 2006 27,268 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 22,267 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 22,267 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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N169 AAN is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 N169 AAN, 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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N169 AAN is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 15 May 1996.

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