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N471 KYS

1995 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

13,849 mi
Last recorded13,849 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki VN80020,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN471 KYS
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 13,849 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 13,811 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 13,759 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2022 13,676 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 13,653 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 13,612 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 13,612 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 13,569 miles

Central Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Slight misting of fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 13,521 miles

Central Front Headlamp has beam corrector fitted at time of test.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Link pipe corrosion and leaking at joint to end can. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2018 13,512 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 13,503 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated End can link pipes rusting (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Small blow (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 13,498 miles

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

rear brake binding

Fail 2 May 2013 13,498 miles

rear brake binding

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 13,490 miles

f&r tyres perishing

rear brake binding

Pass 4 Apr 2011 13,445 miles

front brake pads slightly contaminated

front tyre wall starting to perish

rear brake binding

Pass 21 Sep 2009 13,325 miles

oil near front brake

oil on rear tyre wall

Fail 21 Sep 2009 13,325 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

oil near front brake

oil on rear tyre wall

Pass 21 Aug 2008 13,096 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 12,426 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 11,921 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 11,312 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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N471 KYS 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 81%.

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 N471 KYS, 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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N471 KYS is a 1995 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 15 September 1995.

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