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H12 HLD

1998 Kawasaki VN800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

7,421 mi
Last recorded7,421 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN80017,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 HLD
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 7,421 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 7,217 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 6,646 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 6,637 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 6,619 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 6,584 miles

front forks soft

Pass 23 May 2009 6,148 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 23 May 2009 6,148 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Rear tyre pressure low

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Front tyre pressure low

Fail 17 May 2008 5,991 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 17 May 2008 5,991 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 5,821 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 5,545 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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H12 HLD is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki VN800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 17,640 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 H12 HLD, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki VN800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H12 HLD registered?

H12 HLD is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is H12 HLD safe to buy?

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