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N182 BJK

1995 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

38,473 mi
Last recorded38,473 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki VN80020,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN182 BJK
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 38,473 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2025 37,707 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 23 May 2025 37,704 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

front wiring loose to brake pedle

Pass 17 Nov 2023 35,768 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 30,666 miles

no lights fitted at the time of test

Pass 8 Dec 2021 22,386 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Lighting masked

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Noch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 17,509 miles

no lights at the time of test

Pass 12 Dec 2019 12,152 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 7,830 miles

Exhaust noisy but not in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition.

Pass 19 Jan 2018 7,733 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 7,526 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 7,282 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 7,282 miles

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 6,480 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 6,151 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 6,133 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 6,076 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 6,021 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 6,021 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 5,984 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 5,831 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 5,760 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 5,566 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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N182 BJK 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 87%.

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 N182 BJK, 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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N182 BJK is a 1995 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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