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N584 YTF

1996 Kawasaki VN800

Green Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,995 mi
Last recorded23,995 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN80019,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN584 YTF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 23,995 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 23,995 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 20,740 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 20,740 miles

Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 20,740 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 20,740 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 20,606 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 19,994 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 19,540 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 19,540 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 18,918 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 18,874 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 18,857 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 18,784 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 18,784 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 31 May 2013 18,787 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 18,787 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 18,764 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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N584 YTF is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800 in Green with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N584 YTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N584 YTF registered?

N584 YTF is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 27 April 1996.

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