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N543 VBL

1995 Kawasaki VN800

Purple Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

22,704 mi
Last recorded22,704 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki VN80020,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN543 VBL
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 22,704 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 22,693 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2023 21,998 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 20,055 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 20,033 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 18,606 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 18,544 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 18,107 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 17,768 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 16,751 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 16,563 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 16,535 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 14,631 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 14,619 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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N543 VBL is a 1995 Kawasaki VN800 in Purple with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N543 VBL, 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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N543 VBL is a 1995 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 26 August 1995.

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