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N413 DSC

1996 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

35 mi
Last recorded35 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN80019,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN413 DSC
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 35 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slighty worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

no high beam warning light

split pin missing from rear brake arm

Fail 18 Jun 2026 32 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slighty worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

no high beam warning light

split pin missing from rear brake arm

Pass 23 Jun 2023 23,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 23,566 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 22,993 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 22,993 miles

Rear Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 20,273 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 19,844 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 19,844 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 18,765 miles

after market exhaust with silencer fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2017 18,711 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 18,640 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 18,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 18,496 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 18,118 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 17,876 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 4 May 2011 16,086 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 14,909 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 14,615 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 17,945 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 13,977 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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N413 DSC is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 N413 DSC, 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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N413 DSC is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 6 March 1996.

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