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N408 CKO

1996 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

15,555 mi
Last recorded15,555 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN80019,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN408 CKO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 15,555 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear brake lever made small needs more effort to push

Fail 25 May 2017 15,555 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c)

Rear brake lever made small needs more effort to push

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 May 2016 15,291 miles

Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 21 May 2016 15,291 miles

Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front tyre cracking on side wall

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 May 2014 13,141 miles

front tyre slight cracking on side wall

Fail 21 May 2014 13,141 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

front tyre slight cracking on side wall

Pass 5 Jul 2011 12,580 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front tyre Wall Cracked

Rear Tyre Wall Cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2009 9,454 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 8,437 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 7,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Sep 2007 7,379 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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N408 CKO is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N408 CKO, 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 N408 CKO registered?

N408 CKO is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 22 April 1996.

Is N408 CKO safe to buy?

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