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N396 AKM

1996 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,573 mi
Last recorded49,573 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN80019,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN396 AKM
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2008 49,573 miles

Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 49,555 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

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

Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 48,927 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2007 48,927 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 43,946 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 10 Apr 2006 43,946 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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N396 AKM is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N396 AKM, 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 N396 AKM registered?

N396 AKM is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 3 January 1996.

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