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N286 KRL

1996 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

31,765 mi
Last recorded31,765 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN80019,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN286 KRL
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 31,765 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2025 31,757 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 31,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 30,246 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 30,241 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2021 28,831 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 27,707 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 25,972 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 25,972 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 24,299 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2015 24,298 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 24,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2013 24,197 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 24,193 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 24,104 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 23,522 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 22,870 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 20,561 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 18,091 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 16,344 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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N286 KRL is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N286 KRL, 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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N286 KRL is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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