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HIG 1165

1995 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

32,660 mi
Last recorded32,660 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki VN80020,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 1165
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 32,660 miles

Fuel pipe to tap slightly perished

Fail 28 Feb 2026 32,640 miles

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

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

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

Rubber fuel pipe to tape slightly perished

Pass 15 Mar 2025 29,748 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 25,556 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 25,556 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 23,366 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 23,252 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 22,560 miles

Front shock absorbers weak

Fail 1 Aug 2020 22,540 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorbers weak

Pass 20 Jul 2019 22,194 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2019 22,194 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 21,955 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 21,929 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 18,748 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 18,748 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 17,068 miles

Front brake slightly spongy

Pass 6 Jun 2014 16,320 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 16,130 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 15,870 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 15,870 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 15,573 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 15,571 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 14,267 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 13,197 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 13,183 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 13,183 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 13,181 miles

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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HIG 1165 is a 1995 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1995 Kawasaki VN800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 20,683 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 HIG 1165, 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 31 years old, this Kawasaki VN800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HIG 1165 is a 1995 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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