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N337 PAX

1996 Kawasaki VN800

Turquoise Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

25,552 mi
Last recorded25,552 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN80019,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN337 PAX
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 25,552 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 25,511 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached prs -bulb replaced (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 24,983 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 24,548 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 24,121 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 23,817 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 23,531 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 23,255 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 22,912 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 22,467 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 22,017 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 21,911 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 21,377 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 21,362 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2013 20,776 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 19,074 miles

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

The front wheel don't speen freely.

Fail 23 Jan 2012 19,074 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

The front wheel don't speen freely.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 18,495 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 17,359 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 16,073 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 14,945 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 14,034 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 12,769 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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N337 PAX is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800 in Turquoise with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N337 PAX, 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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N337 PAX is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N337 PAX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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