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N545 FSM

1996 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

35,259 mi
Last recorded35,259 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN80019,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN545 FSM
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 35,259 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

number plate fitted to nearside of bike

rear position lamp fitted to nearside of bike

stop lamp fitted to nearside of bike

Fail 12 Oct 2010 32,266 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 32,266 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 6 May 2010 32,258 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 31,058 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 31,041 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 21,577 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2006 17,417 miles

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 17,417 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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N545 FSM is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N545 FSM, 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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N545 FSM is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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