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N205 YAO

1996 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,182 mi
Last recorded38,182 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN80019,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN205 YAO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 31 Aug 2016 38,182 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 32,892 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 30,204 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 27,943 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 25,583 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 25,423 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 24,544 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 23,124 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 20,009 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 17,722 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 14,982 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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N205 YAO is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N205 YAO, 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 N205 YAO registered?

N205 YAO is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 2 May 1996.

Is N205 YAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N205 YAO shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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