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N254 WOX

1996 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

11,707 mi
Last recorded11,707 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN80019,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN254 WOX
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 11,707 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 11,523 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 11,376 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 11,330 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 10,393 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 10,393 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 9,687 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 9,488 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 21 May 2012 9,488 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 9,109 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 9,109 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 7,146 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 7,146 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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 WOX is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WOX, 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 WOX registered?

N254 WOX is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N254 WOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N254 WOX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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