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N434 DYC

1996 Kawasaki Vn

Green Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,575 mi
Last recorded20,575 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Vn15,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN434 DYC
MakeKawasaki
ModelVn
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 20,575 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 20,556 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front down pipe heavily corroded and disintegrated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake grabbing severely Lever cannot be applied smoothly (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake Very noisy, possible brake shoe linings worn out (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 19,839 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 19,139 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 19,139 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 18,611 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 18,611 miles

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

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 17,498 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 15 May 2017 15,960 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 15,960 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 13,703 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 11,568 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 9,615 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 6,225 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 6,094 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 6,094 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 6,046 miles

slight bind front brake

Fail 14 Jun 2007 6,046 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

slight bind front brake

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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N434 DYC is a 1996 Kawasaki Vn in Green with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N434 DYC, 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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What year was N434 DYC registered?

N434 DYC is a 1996 Kawasaki Vn, first registered on 2 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N434 DYC shows 18 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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