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N350 SDN

1996 Kawasaki VN800

Grey Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,789 mi
Last recorded18,789 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN80019,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN350 SDN
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 18,789 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 18,327 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front mudguard missing

Fail 9 Apr 2021 18,327 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front mudguard missing

Pass 8 Feb 2020 17,932 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 16,101 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 15,902 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 15,672 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 15,672 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 15,666 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 15,520 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 10 May 2011 15,520 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 15,333 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 15,147 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 15,147 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2006 15,144 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 15,144 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 May 2005 15,143 miles
Fail 21 May 2005 15,143 miles

Centre Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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N350 SDN is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800 in Grey with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N350 SDN, 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 N350 SDN registered?

N350 SDN is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 15 February 1996.

Is N350 SDN safe to buy?

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