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N342 YTO

1996 Kawasaki VN800

Blue Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,004 mi
Last recorded23,004 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN80019,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN342 YTO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 23,004 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 22,935 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 22,776 miles

brake pedal has no anti slip rubber

Pass 1 Oct 2015 22,518 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 22,312 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 22,312 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 21,100 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 21,096 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 20,695 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 20,695 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 20 May 2010 19,378 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 20 May 2010 19,378 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 17,032 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 13,469 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 10,064 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 9,806 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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N342 YTO is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800 in Blue with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N342 YTO, 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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N342 YTO is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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