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N409 CKO

1996 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

16,486 mi
Last recorded16,486 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN80019,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN409 CKO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 16,486 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 16,486 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 16,317 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 16,183 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 16,089 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 15,758 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 15,731 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 15,503 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 14,933 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 14,455 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 13,728 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 12,699 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 12,019 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 11,475 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 10,437 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 9,808 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 8,327 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 7,190 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 6,208 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 4,851 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 2,852 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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N409 CKO is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N409 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N409 CKO registered?

N409 CKO is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 15 April 1996.

Is N409 CKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N409 CKO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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