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N260 NCK

1996 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,128 mi
Last recorded1,128 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN80019,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN260 NCK
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 1,128 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2026 1,128 miles

Stop lamp not working front break switch not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2010 1,114 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 1,089 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 1,064 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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N260 NCK is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N260 NCK, 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 N260 NCK registered?

N260 NCK is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N260 NCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N260 NCK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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