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P303 EAS

1996 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,274 mi
Last recorded23,274 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN80019,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 EAS
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 23,274 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 23,274 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 22,825 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 22,825 miles

Offside Front Lower Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 20,947 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 20,947 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 15,357 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 15,235 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 14,621 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
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P303 EAS is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P303 EAS, 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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P303 EAS is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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