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N709 BWC

1995 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

21,000 mi
Last recorded21,000 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki VN80020,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN709 BWC
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 21,000 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 21,000 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 12,574 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe and clutch cable need re-routing

Fail 21 Oct 2019 12,574 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe and clutch cable need re-routing

Rear Brake component insecure Spilt pin missing from reaction stay (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2013 53,215 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 45,370 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 41,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Aug 2010 37,064 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 29,534 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 27,501 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 27,501 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2006 25,939 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 25,939 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 25,939 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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N709 BWC is a 1995 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N709 BWC, 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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N709 BWC is a 1995 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 16 August 1995.

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