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M778 VBV

1995 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,477 mi
Last recorded33,477 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki VN80020,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM778 VBV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 33,477 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 33,255 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 33,022 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 33,011 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2008 32,815 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 32,093 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 32,060 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 31,530 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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M778 VBV is a 1995 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M778 VBV, 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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M778 VBV is a 1995 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 3 May 1995.

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