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N647 DRE

1996 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

21,414 mi
Last recorded21,414 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN80019,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN647 DRE
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 21,414 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 21,380 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 20,544 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 18,378 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 16,749 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 13,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2017 13,647 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 13,064 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 12,867 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 12,867 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 12,333 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 11,413 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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N647 DRE is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800 in Black 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 N647 DRE, 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 N647 DRE registered?

N647 DRE is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 3 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N647 DRE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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