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N477 VVV

1996 Kawasaki VN800

Grey Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

2,343 mi
Last recorded2,343 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN80019,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN477 VVV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 2,343 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 2,339 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 2,131 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 1,575 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel Cush drive rubbers worn

Pass 4 Jul 2019 21,323 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No chain gaurd

Rear Damping slight

Fail 2 Jul 2019 21,323 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No chain gaurd

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 21,318 miles

Play in Cush drive

Rear Foreign body in tyre

Pass 2 May 2007 21,262 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 21,050 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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N477 VVV is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800 in Grey 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 N477 VVV, 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 N477 VVV registered?

N477 VVV is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 17 January 1996.

Is N477 VVV safe to buy?

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