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N254 BLV

1996 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN80019,366 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN254 BLV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026
Pass 16 Nov 2024
Pass 21 Apr 2023 28,880 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022
Fail 19 Mar 2022 39,303 miles

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))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 39,304 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 39,303 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 39,302 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 39,300 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 39,300 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2016 39,296 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 39,295 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 39,286 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 38,566 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 38,457 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 38,254 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 375,514 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 36,810 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N254 BLV registered?

N254 BLV is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 15 March 1996.

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