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N17 WNB

1995 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,609 mi
Last recorded28,609 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki VN80020,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 WNB
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 28,609 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2026 28,609 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 25,179 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 25,179 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 23,844 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded Various spokes in wheel (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 28 May 2019 23,684 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 23,319 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 22,726 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 22,635 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 22,154 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 22,154 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 20,939 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Number plate letters GREEN

Fail 30 Jun 2007 20,939 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Number plate letters green!!

Pass 9 Jun 2006 20,737 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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N17 WNB is a 1995 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N17 WNB, 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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What year was N17 WNB registered?

N17 WNB is a 1995 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 14 September 1995.

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