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N358 PVL

1996 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,361 mi
Last recorded29,361 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN80019,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN358 PVL
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 29,361 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 29,331 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 29,331 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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N358 PVL is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 N358 PVL, 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

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What year was N358 PVL registered?

N358 PVL is a 1996 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N358 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N358 PVL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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