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M679 LWO

1995 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

43,212 mi
Last recorded43,212 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki VN80020,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM679 LWO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 43,212 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 43,184 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2025 41,611 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 39,096 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 37,090 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 34,860 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 41,082 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 36,626 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 34,370 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 31,598 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 31,554 miles

Central Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Central Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Built up wheel has a loose bolt/s N/S AND O/S LOCKING NUTS ON THE CHAIN ADJUSTER LOOSE PRS (4.2.1c)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 26,578 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 26,578 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 22,172 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 17,194 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear tyre 20% of the wall on both sides are slighty perished ADVISE

Fail 27 Jun 2014 171,164 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear tyre 20% of the wall on both sides are slighty perished ADVISE

Pass 30 Apr 2013 13,300 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear brake draging lightly

Fail 30 Apr 2013 13,300 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake draging lightly

Pass 19 May 2011 10,872 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 10,649 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 10,545 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 10,193 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 10,193 miles

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

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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M679 LWO 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 73.9%.

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 M679 LWO, 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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M679 LWO is a 1995 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 29 April 1995.

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