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N803 LCL

1998 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

33,037 mi
Last recorded33,037 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN80017,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN803 LCL
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 33,037 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 33,025 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 May 2016 32,988 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 32,987 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 32,995 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 32,907 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 32,907 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 32,817 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 32,694 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 34,542 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 30,913 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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N803 LCL is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 N803 LCL, 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 N803 LCL registered?

N803 LCL is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 17 July 1998.

Is N803 LCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N803 LCL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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