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M251 YFV

1995 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,847 mi
Last recorded29,847 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki VN80020,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM251 YFV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 29,847 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 26,861 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 26,841 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 26,662 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 26,290 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 26,290 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 25,765 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 25,765 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 24,699 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front tyre has slight cracks in side walls

Fail 19 Jan 2016 24,699 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front tyre has slight cracks in side walls

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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M251 YFV is a 1995 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M251 YFV, 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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M251 YFV is a 1995 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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