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N938 VCF

1995 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

24,939 mi
Last recorded24,939 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki VN80020,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN938 VCF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 24,939 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 24,841 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 23,567 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 22,030 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 20,984 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 20,910 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 19,498 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 19,485 miles

Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 18,261 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 18,247 miles

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.E1e)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 16,318 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 16,300 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 14,855 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 14,846 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 14,689 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 14,521 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 14,296 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 13,953 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 12,186 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 9,980 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 9,008 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 6,963 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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N938 VCF is a 1995 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N938 VCF, 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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What year was N938 VCF registered?

N938 VCF is a 1995 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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