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N23 LTC

1996 Kawasaki Vn

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

42,255 mi
Last recorded42,255 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Vn15,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN23 LTC
MakeKawasaki
ModelVn
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 May 2026 42,255 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Complete steering bearings. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure Passenger (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front tyre over 15 years old.

Rear tyre over 15 years old.

Pass 23 May 2024 38,290 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 38,290 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 35,351 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 31,866 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 31,854 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 31,598 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 31,598 miles

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Fixing stud broken on rear cylinder exhaust pipe@ cylinder head causing escape of exhaust gasses (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 31,448 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 31,210 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 31,013 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 30,790 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 30,659 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 30,659 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 30,506 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 30,273 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 30,003 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 29,994 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 May 2010 29,828 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 29,673 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 29,673 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 29,310 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Vn?

Based on 6,380 MOT tests across 845 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
744
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
845
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
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N23 LTC is a 1996 Kawasaki Vn in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki Vn models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 15,078 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 Vn fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N23 LTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Vn typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki Vn is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N23 LTC is a 1996 Kawasaki Vn, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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