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N451 KAH

1996 Kawasaki VN800

Green Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,673 mi
Last recorded37,673 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN80019,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN451 KAH
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 37,673 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 37,673 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 36,063 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 36,055 miles

Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Chain guard missing ()

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 32,879 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front rear suspension link holes elongated. bolt doesnt protrude lock nut

Front tyre shape

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned not in centre (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned mounted on o/s (4.3.3 (a) (i))

reg plate size

Fail 27 Mar 2019 32,879 miles

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 Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front rear suspension link holes elongated. bolt doesnt protrude lock nut

Front tyre shape

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned not in centre (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned mounted on o/s (4.3.3 (a) (i))

reg plate size

Pass 21 Mar 2018 28,947 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 28,947 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 May 2017 28,730 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 31 May 2016 28,144 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Main beam warning light opposite to light

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 27,727 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 27,308 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 26,789 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

N/S rear wheel adjuster incorrectly fitted

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 24,967 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 24,967 miles

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 24,222 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 23,793 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 23,382 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 23,382 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 22,609 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 20,027 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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N451 KAH is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800 in Green with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N451 KAH, 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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N451 KAH is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 20 April 1996.

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