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N156 HHT

1995 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

51,486 mi
Last recorded51,486 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki VN80020,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN156 HHT
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 51,486 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 49,408 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 47,834 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 46,831 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 46,831 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front front tyre sidewall is cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2020 46,826 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 46,796 miles

rear tyre has cracked in the wall n/s

Pass 16 Mar 2018 46,618 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 46,439 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 45,525 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 45,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 45,241 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 43,709 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre perished

Fail 27 Feb 2014 43,709 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

front tyre perished

Pass 1 Mar 2013 42,615 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 41,430 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 39,960 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 37,568 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 35,535 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 32,471 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 28,902 miles

Rear 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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N156 HHT is a 1995 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N156 HHT, 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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N156 HHT is a 1995 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 11 August 1995.

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