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N503 JVL

1995 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,123 mi
Last recorded27,123 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki VN80020,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN503 JVL
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 27,123 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 26,897 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 26,881 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 26,494 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 26,265 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 25,872 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 25,169 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 24,743 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 24,369 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 23,549 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 8 May 2014 23,549 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 22,576 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 21,552 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 21,477 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2011 19,452 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 17,760 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 16,086 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 13,942 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 12,659 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 11,990 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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N503 JVL is a 1995 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N503 JVL, 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 N503 JVL registered?

N503 JVL is a 1995 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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