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Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Front Stop lamp not working lever brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN800?
Based on 28,140 MOT tests across 2,110 vehicles.
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N254 BLV is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 N254 BLV, 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 N254 BLV registered?
N254 BLV is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 15 March 1996.
Is N254 BLV safe to buy?
The MOT history for N254 BLV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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