MOT Status
ValidMileage
32,660 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel pipe to tap slightly perished
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
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))
Front shock absorbers weak
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front shock absorbers weak
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
Front brake slightly spongy
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN800?
Based on 28,140 MOT tests across 2,110 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was HIG 1165 registered?
HIG 1165 is a 1995 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 January 1995.
Is HIG 1165 safe to buy?
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