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N728 PTA

1995 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

46,698 mi
Last recorded46,698 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki VN80020,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN728 PTA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 46,698 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 46,698 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 42,523 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 42,523 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 40,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Initial lack of damping and rebound

Fail 19 Aug 2020 40,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Initial lack of damping and rebound

Front Valve stem seriously misaligned locking nut loose (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned locking nut loose (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 May 2009 37,687 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 37,683 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 35,467 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 35,467 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 31,222 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 27,292 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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N728 PTA is a 1995 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N728 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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N728 PTA is a 1995 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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