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M554 MDV

1995 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

38,713 mi
Last recorded38,713 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki VN80020,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM554 MDV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 38,713 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 38,386 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 37,678 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 37,678 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 36,824 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 36,750 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 36,750 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 36,644 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 36,548 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 35,630 miles

front tyre is cracking with age

Fail 14 Jun 2018 35,630 miles

Position lamp showing white light to the rear rear light is almost white light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Riders seat insecure seat has no fixing, bolt is missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyre is cracking with age

Pass 12 Jul 2017 35,386 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 33,985 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 33,237 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the suspension (2.3.6a)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 31,939 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 31,939 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 31,202 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 29,700 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 28,484 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 28,484 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 27,861 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 27,335 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 25,079 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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M554 MDV is a 1995 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M554 MDV, 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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M554 MDV is a 1995 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 13 April 1995.

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