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N589 SOP

1995 Kawasaki VN800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

15 mi
Last recorded15 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki VN80020,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN589 SOP
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 15 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 35,848 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 35,523 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 35,523 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 35,162 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 35,162 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 34,401 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 34,073 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 33,574 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 33,574 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 32,234 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 32,234 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 31,514 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 30,329 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 30,315 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 29,939 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 29,917 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 28,673 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 25,191 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 27,215 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 25,330 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 22,858 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 19,642 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2008 19,538 miles

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

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

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 17,459 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 14,734 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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N589 SOP is a 1995 Kawasaki VN800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 N589 SOP, 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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N589 SOP is a 1995 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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