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N207 NCW

1996 Kawasaki VN800

Green Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

35,271 mi
Last recorded35,271 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN80019,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN207 NCW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 35,271 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 35,271 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 32,368 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 32,368 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 26,553 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 24,322 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 23,059 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 21,804 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 21,469 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 21,280 miles

front and rear tyres are slightly deteriated

Pass 30 Mar 2009 20,933 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2008 17,951 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 17,935 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 13,111 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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N207 NCW is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800 in Green with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N207 NCW, 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 N207 NCW registered?

N207 NCW is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 26 February 1996.

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