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M479 TMO

1995 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

30,296 mi
Last recorded30,296 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki VN80020,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM479 TMO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 30,296 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 29,665 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 May 2014 28,724 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 28,724 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 28,722 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 7 May 2013 28,722 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 28,722 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 28,721 miles

exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 4 Feb 2010 28,721 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 28,721 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 28,721 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 2 Aug 2008 28,721 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 26,599 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 22,283 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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M479 TMO is a 1995 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M479 TMO, 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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M479 TMO is a 1995 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 7 June 1995.

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