MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,573 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)
Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)
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)
Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is N396 AKM safe to buy?
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