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N224 DJO

1996 Kawasaki VN800

Yellow Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,523 mi
Last recorded22,523 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN80019,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN224 DJO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 22,523 miles

no front fender fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2016 22,623 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

no front fender fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 22,623 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 22,623 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 22,125 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 247 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 45,212 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 43,030 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 33,133 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 27,440 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 24,360 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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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N224 DJO is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800 in Yellow with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N224 DJO, 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 N224 DJO registered?

N224 DJO is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 16 April 1996.

Is N224 DJO safe to buy?

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