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N28 AVP

1996 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

28,513 mi
Last recorded28,513 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN80019,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN28 AVP
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 28,513 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 28,145 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 27,677 miles

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

Front brake travel on lever

Pass 10 Jul 2020 27,203 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 27,197 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

front lever bent

Pass 30 Mar 2019 26,669 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear road spring rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2018 25,670 miles

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

Front mudguard corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2017 24,019 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 22,548 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 22,548 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 19,711 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 15,076 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

parking light not working

Fail 8 Sep 2012 11,693 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 11,693 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 7,114 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 6,972 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 6,927 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 6,898 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 6,800 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 6,616 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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N28 AVP 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 N28 AVP, 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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N28 AVP is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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