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N668 ADC

1996 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

38,511 mi
Last recorded38,511 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN80019,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN668 ADC
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 38,511 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 38,511 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 35,780 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 35,780 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 31,915 miles

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2013 31,915 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 28,884 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 28,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 27,524 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 27,514 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 26,784 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 24,355 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 20,200 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 20,200 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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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N668 ADC is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 N668 ADC, 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 N668 ADC registered?

N668 ADC is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N668 ADC safe to buy?

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