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N608 FJN

1996 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

12,530 mi
Last recorded12,530 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN80019,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN608 FJN
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 12,530 miles

front tyre slightly perishing or cracking

Pass 4 Nov 2020 12,501 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 12,482 miles

Front tyre beginning to perish

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 12,405 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 May 2017 12,310 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 12,172 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 12,100 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 12,034 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 11,972 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 May 2012 11,779 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 11,652 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 11,523 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 11,409 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 11,274 miles

Front brake binding slightly

Pass 24 May 2007 11,156 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 11,009 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 11,009 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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N608 FJN is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 N608 FJN, 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 N608 FJN registered?

N608 FJN is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 6 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N608 FJN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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