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N532 JBF

1996 Kawasaki VN800

Green Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

28,587 mi
Last recorded28,587 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN80019,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN532 JBF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 28,587 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 28,004 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 28,003 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2019 26,834 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 23,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 23,048 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 21,865 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 21,770 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 20,694 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 17,759 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

some lever travel rear brake pedal

rubber pad missing off rear brake pedal

Pass 1 May 2010 11,623 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 11,616 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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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N532 JBF is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800 in Green with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N532 JBF, 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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N532 JBF is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 18 April 1996.

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