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N429 OGB

1996 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,200 mi
Last recorded26,200 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN80019,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN429 OGB
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2021 26,200 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 26,200 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 26,200 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 26,200 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 25,923 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 23,043 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 19,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 16,948 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 16,516 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 16,004 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 13,335 miles

cush drive slight wear

Pass 10 May 2007 11,104 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 10,955 miles

Offside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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N429 OGB is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N429 OGB, 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 N429 OGB registered?

N429 OGB is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 9 May 1996.

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