CarVerify

Free Car Check

N651 FFC

1996 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

17,820 mi
Last recorded17,820 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN80019,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN651 FFC
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 17,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 17,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 17,657 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

drive chain over tight

Pass 12 Sep 2017 17,525 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 17,377 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 17,234 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 17,105 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 16,938 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 16,811 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 16,811 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 16,622 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 16,204 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 16,153 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 15,515 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 14,718 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 13,685 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 12,568 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
Full Kawasaki VN800 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N651 FFC is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N651 FFC, 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

How do I check the history of N651 FFC?

You can check the full history of N651 FFC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N651 FFC registered?

N651 FFC is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 21 February 1996.

Is N651 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N651 FFC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N651 FFC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N651 FFC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.