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N376 WTA

1996 Kawasaki VN800

Green Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,762 mi
Last recorded21,762 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN80019,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN376 WTA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2025 21,762 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 21,761 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 21,761 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 21,761 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 21,761 miles

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

Rear Brake clevis joint insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 21,761 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 21,761 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 21,760 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 21,265 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 18,214 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 18,214 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 15,351 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 15,351 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 13,565 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 12,275 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 12,063 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 11,612 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 11,533 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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N376 WTA is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800 in Green with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N376 WTA, 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 N376 WTA registered?

N376 WTA is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 3 July 1996.

Is N376 WTA safe to buy?

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