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N410 BLV

1996 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,973 mi
Last recorded26,973 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN80019,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN410 BLV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 26,973 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 26,973 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 19,296 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 19,296 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 19,289 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 19,286 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 19,252 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 16,519 miles

Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

very lite perrishing to tyre side walls

Fail 20 May 2010 16,519 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

very lite perrishing to tyre side walls

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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N410 BLV is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N410 BLV, 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 N410 BLV registered?

N410 BLV is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 2 February 1996.

Is N410 BLV safe to buy?

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