MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,031 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Chain guard missing ()
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))
No front mudguard fitted,
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,
Chain guard missing ()
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
No front mudguard fitted
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Chain guard missing ()
No front mudguard fitted at time of test.
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
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))
Chain guard missing ()
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
no front mudguard fitted at time of test
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
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
rear no plate cracked
rear tyre cracking in sidewalls
rear tyre stepping
rear no plate cracked
rear tyre cracking in sidewalls
rear tyre stepping
rear no plate damaged
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
rear no plate damaged
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
rear no plate damaged
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN800?
Based on 28,140 MOT tests across 2,110 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was N496 VDV registered?
N496 VDV is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 4 March 1996.
Is N496 VDV safe to buy?
The MOT history for N496 VDV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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