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N496 VDV

1996 Kawasaki VN800

Brown Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,031 mi
Last recorded32,031 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN80019,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN496 VDV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 32,031 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

No front mudguard fitted,

Fail 18 May 2024 32,031 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

No front mudguard fitted,

Pass 17 Apr 2021 31,852 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No front mudguard fitted

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 31,425 miles

Chain guard missing ()

No front mudguard fitted at time of test.

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

Fail 18 Apr 2020 31,425 miles

Chain guard missing ()

No front mudguard fitted at time of test.

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 31,047 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Feb 2019 31,047 miles

Brake rod insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Feb 2018 30,423 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 30,287 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 30,073 miles

rear no plate cracked

rear tyre cracking in sidewalls

rear tyre stepping

Pass 29 Jul 2014 29,687 miles

rear no plate cracked

rear tyre cracking in sidewalls

rear tyre stepping

Pass 22 Jul 2013 29,157 miles

rear no plate damaged

Fail 22 Jul 2013 29,152 miles

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

rear no plate damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2012 28,739 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

rear no plate damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2012 28,739 miles

rear no plate damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2011 27,953 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 27,455 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 26,614 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 26,032 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 24,494 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 24,454 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 22,923 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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N496 VDV is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800 in Brown with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N496 VDV, 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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N496 VDV is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 4 March 1996.

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