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N198 HWT

1996 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,813 mi
Last recorded11,813 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN80019,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN198 HWT
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 11,813 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 10,520 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 9,855 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 9,840 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 9,840 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure Retaining clip missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 9,758 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 9,758 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 9,685 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only 1.02 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2020 9,685 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only 1.02 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 8,473 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 7,760 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 6,299 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 6,266 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 6,057 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 5,937 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 5,894 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 5,582 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 5,369 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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N198 HWT 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 N198 HWT, 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 N198 HWT registered?

N198 HWT is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N198 HWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N198 HWT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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