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N811 REP

1995 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,109 mi
Last recorded37,109 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki VN80020,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN811 REP
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 37,109 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 37,109 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 34,969 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 34,969 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 33,076 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 29,755 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 28,747 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 28,639 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 28,638 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))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

tyres front and rear cracking with age on side wall

Pass 21 Mar 2020 28,129 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 26,468 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 22,295 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 22,285 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 22,151 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight bind on front brake on roller brake test

Pass 28 Oct 2014 22,151 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight bind on front brake on roller brake test

Pass 26 Oct 2013 21,971 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 21,625 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

scot oiler over oliling wants adjusting

Pass 15 Oct 2011 21,041 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 20,443 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 19,916 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 18,191 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 17,803 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 16,568 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 13,574 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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N811 REP is a 1995 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N811 REP, 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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N811 REP is a 1995 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 29 August 1995.

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