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N996 WTA

1995 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

34,871 mi
Last recorded34,871 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki VN80020,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN996 WTA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 34,871 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front switch temperamental in low beam operation

Fail 7 Apr 2026 34,871 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front switch temperamental in low beam operation

Pass 19 Jul 2024 34,497 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2023 34,374 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 33,503 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 33,327 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 32,828 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 32,520 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 31,977 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 30,830 miles

front brake steel brake hose, shows slight damage on pipe, where pipe has been fouling in the past, but not excessive

Pass 2 Feb 2013
Fail 30 Jan 2013 29,701 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 28,044 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 26,237 miles

Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 26,236 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 21,790 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 21,790 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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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N996 WTA is a 1995 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N996 WTA, 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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N996 WTA is a 1995 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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