1996 Kawasaki VN800 0.8L Petrol · N487 BVT
1996 Kawasaki VN800 (0.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1996. Recorded mileage 43,866 miles. MOT expired on 13 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- KAWASAKI VN800
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,866 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N487 BVT Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2023
- 43,866 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N487 BVT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Kawasaki Vn800 (N487 BVT) between April 2006 and March 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). 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 Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))”.
N487 BVT Mileage History
- 05/04/200634,790 mi
- 10/04/200735,674 mi+884 mi
- 28/03/200836,384 mi+710 mi
- 25/03/200937,269 mi+885 mi
- 19/03/201037,417 mi+148 mi
- 08/04/201137,541 mi+124 mi
- 26/03/201237,779 mi+238 mi
- 25/03/201338,190 mi+411 mi
- 09/04/201439,351 mi+1,161 mi
- 07/05/201539,514 mi+163 mi
- 22/06/201740,484 mi+970 mi
- 23/06/201840,793 mi+309 mi
- 22/06/201940,861 mi+68 mi
- 13/06/202041,035 mi+174 mi
- 17/06/202142,372 mi+1,337 mi
- 14/03/202343,866 mi+1,494 mi
- 14/03/202343,866 mi
Average of roughly 536 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
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