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N461 SMY

2016 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,499 mi
Last recorded45,499 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN461 SMY
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 45,499 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 44,427 miles

Rear rear brake pedal awkward to press and has only just met performance requirements

Fail 11 Apr 2019 44,425 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested NO CLEAR PA TERN TO CHECK (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested NO CLEAR PATTERN TO CHECK (4.1.2 (b))

Rear rear brake pedal awkward to press and has only just met performance requirements

Pass 27 Apr 2018 41,097 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 41,097 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 38,125 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 38,125 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 34,812 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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N461 SMY is a 2016 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N461 SMY, 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 10 years old, this Kawasaki VN800 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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N461 SMY is a 2016 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 May 2016.

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