Official DVLA Record

1996 Kawasaki VN 0.8L Petrol · N23 LTC

N23 LTC

1996 Kawasaki VN (0.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1996. Recorded mileage 42,255 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
KAWASAKI VN
Year / Origin
1996 · Newcastle
MOT Status
Valid until 21/05/2025
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
42,255 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 0.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 21/05/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1996
Engine
805cc

N23 LTC Key Findings

  • 22 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 06/05/2026
  • 42,255 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 7 historical MOT failures
  • 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
✗ 3 dangerous defects found recently
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N23 LTC Mileage History

  1. 30/06/200729,310 mi
  2. 01/07/200829,673 mi+363 mi
  3. 11/07/200829,673 mi
  4. 25/05/201029,828 mi+155 mi
  5. 01/07/201129,994 mi+166 mi
  6. 06/07/201130,003 mi+9 mi
  7. 08/09/201230,273 mi+270 mi
  8. 10/08/201330,506 mi+233 mi
  9. 15/07/201430,659 mi+153 mi
  10. 19/07/201430,659 mi
  11. 30/05/201530,790 mi+131 mi
  12. 16/08/201631,013 mi+223 mi
  13. 06/09/201731,210 mi+197 mi
  14. 20/10/201831,448 mi+238 mi
  15. 30/11/201931,598 mi+150 mi
  16. 12/12/201931,598 mi
  17. 12/04/202131,854 mi+256 mi
  18. 16/04/202131,866 mi+12 mi
  19. 27/04/202235,351 mi+3,485 mi
  20. 23/05/202438,290 mi+2,939 mi
  21. 23/05/202438,290 mi
  22. 06/05/202642,255 mi+3,965 mi

Average of roughly 687 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.

N23 LTC MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 10 Sept 2026, 14:42
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Kawasaki Vn (N23 LTC) between June 2007 and May 2026.

The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 06 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Footrest insecure Passenger (6.2.12 (a))”; “Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))”.

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