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N117 HWP

1995 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

24,262 mi
Last recorded24,262 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki VN80020,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN117 HWP
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 24,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 23,822 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 23,236 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 21,433 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 21,238 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 21,238 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 19,504 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2008 19,477 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 18,346 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 17,329 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 17,329 miles

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

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

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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N117 HWP is a 1995 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N117 HWP, 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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N117 HWP is a 1995 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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