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N573 VFJ

1996 Kawasaki Vn

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

23,308 mi
Last recorded23,308 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Vn15,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN573 VFJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVn
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 23,308 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 23,308 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 18,577 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 9,866 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 9,866 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 9,886 miles

all lights masked up not to be used in poor visibility

Fail 26 Jun 2021 9,886 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

all lights masked up not to be used in poor visibility

Pass 19 Apr 2019 9,866 miles

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

all lights masked at test.not to be used in poor visibility

Fail 19 Apr 2019 9,866 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

all lights masked at test.not to be used in poor visibility

Pass 14 Apr 2018 9,866 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Mar 2017 9,866 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 25 Mar 2017 9,866 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake hose excessively kinked (3.2.B3a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 5,520 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 3,169 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 3,169 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 2,703 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 2,689 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 2,564 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 2,564 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 2,006 miles

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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N573 VFJ is a 1996 Kawasaki Vn in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N573 VFJ, 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 N573 VFJ registered?

N573 VFJ is a 1996 Kawasaki Vn, first registered on 25 March 1996.

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