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N723 PTA

1995 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

3,064 mi
Last recorded3,064 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki VN80020,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN723 PTA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 3,064 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded Various (5.2.2 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded Various (5.2.2 (d))

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 1,051 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 1,051 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 115 miles

Vehicle has been modified (CHOPPER STYLE)

Fail 16 Nov 2023 115 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Vehicle has been modified (CHOPPER STYLE)

Pass 16 Jul 2022

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2022

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 37,017 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 36,017 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 36,017 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 36,016 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 36,016 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 35,864 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 34,471 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 33,549 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 32,413 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 32,086 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

slight binding front brake

slight binding rear brake

throttle slightly stiff

Fail 18 Mar 2010 32,086 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

slight binding front brake

slight binding rear brake

throttle slightly stiff

Fail 13 Jan 2010 32,076 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Engine Missfire

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 31,213 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 31,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 30,883 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 30,251 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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N723 PTA is a 1995 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 N723 PTA, 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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N723 PTA is a 1995 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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