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N425 VPD

1996 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

8,451 mi
Last recorded8,451 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN80019,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN425 VPD
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 8,451 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 7,605 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 7,297 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 7,289 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 7,285 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 7,188 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 7,118 miles

Front light perishing to front tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2017 6,810 miles

Front light perishing of front tyre

Fail 1 Jun 2017 6,810 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front light perishing of front tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2016 5,996 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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N425 VPD is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N425 VPD, 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 N425 VPD registered?

N425 VPD is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 22 April 1996.

Is N425 VPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N425 VPD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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