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N714 YBL

1996 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,531 mi
Last recorded49,531 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN80019,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN714 YBL
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 49,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 49,530 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 49,176 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 49,175 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 48,905 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 48,901 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 48,235 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 48,224 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute all (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 47,894 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 May 2014 46,116 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 46,116 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 45,063 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 45,063 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 44,363 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 42,861 miles

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 42,861 miles

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 40,075 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 38,766 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 38,766 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 36,058 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 31,625 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 29,956 miles

none standard pipes fitted

rear pipe loose

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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N714 YBL is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N714 YBL, 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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N714 YBL is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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