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N259 FRH

1996 Kawasaki VN800

Grey Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

34,794 mi
Last recorded34,794 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN80019,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN259 FRH
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 34,794 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Mudguard insecure MISSING ()

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively CUSH DRIVE (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 34,794 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Mudguard insecure MISSING ()

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively CUSH DRIVE (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 33,951 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 33,578 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 33,534 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 32,973 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 32,582 miles

slight bind on rear brake

Pass 17 Jul 2012 32,350 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 32,343 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 31,539 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2011 31,435 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 11 May 2010 25,918 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

slight idle raise on right lock

Pass 4 May 2009 21,420 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 17,977 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 14,426 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 11,062 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 11,034 miles

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

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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N259 FRH is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800 in Grey with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N259 FRH, 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 N259 FRH registered?

N259 FRH is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 2 March 1996.

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