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K88 GWR

1999 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,053 mi
Last recorded37,053 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki VN80017,501 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 GWR
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2023 37,053 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 36,554 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 36,050 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 35,644 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Jan 2017 34,908 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 34,455 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 33,867 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 33,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 32,680 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 30,556 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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K88 GWR is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki VN800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 17,501 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 K88 GWR, 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 27 years old, this Kawasaki VN800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K88 GWR is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 17 March 1999.

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