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N50 DEM

1996 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,576 mi
Last recorded27,576 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN80019,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN50 DEM
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 27,576 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 27,648 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 27,648 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 May 2016 26,790 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 26,710 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 26,593 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector.

Pass 27 Apr 2013 25,907 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 22,552 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 18,819 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 18,819 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 14,337 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 13,829 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 13,282 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 11,793 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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N50 DEM is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N50 DEM, 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 N50 DEM registered?

N50 DEM is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 12 June 1996.

Is N50 DEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N50 DEM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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