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N897 WKL

1995 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,645 mi
Last recorded45,645 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki VN80020,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN897 WKL
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2026 45,645 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 45,345 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 44,644 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 41,524 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 40,322 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 40,030 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 39,639 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 39,069 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 38,298 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 36,991 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 35,821 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 34,530 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 33,045 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 32,118 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 31,132 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 29,546 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 28,388 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 25,920 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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N897 WKL is a 1995 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N897 WKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N897 WKL registered?

N897 WKL is a 1995 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N897 WKL shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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