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N177 BNV

1996 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,406 mi
Last recorded23,406 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN80019,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN177 BNV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 23,406 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 21,168 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 21,168 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 18,979 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 18,979 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 17,288 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 17,261 miles

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 14,198 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 12,738 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 12,705 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 12,662 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 12,511 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 9,833 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 9,224 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 9,063 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 82,255 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 7,502 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 5,315 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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N177 BNV is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N177 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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N177 BNV is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 11 April 1996.

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