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N634 JBV

1996 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,836 mi
Last recorded47,836 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN80019,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN634 JBV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 47,836 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 47,897 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 47,191 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 46,885 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 46,724 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 46,145 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 45,098 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 44,786 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 44,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 43,837 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 43,664 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 42,092 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 40,613 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 38,325 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 36,807 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 36,807 miles

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2009 34,626 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 32,945 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 31,818 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 31,511 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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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N634 JBV is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N634 JBV, 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 N634 JBV registered?

N634 JBV is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 29 January 1996.

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