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P70 NKN

1999 Kawasaki VN800

Green Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,561 mi
Last recorded23,561 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki VN80017,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP70 NKN
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 23,561 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front tyre starting to crack / perish

Fail 12 May 2026 23,561 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front tyre starting to crack / perish

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 23,358 miles

Front brake lever slightly shortened

Front tyre slightly deteriorated (light cracks)

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn across the middle (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension corroded

minor engine oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2025 23,358 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front brake lever slightly shortened

Front tyre slightly deteriorated (light cracks)

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn across the middle (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension corroded

minor engine oil leak

unable to open fuel cap as it's locked with no key provided

Pass 27 Mar 2024 23,200 miles

Front tyre slightly deteriorated (light cracking)

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn across middle (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension corroded

engine oil leak (Minor)

Pass 2 Sep 2022 22,689 miles

Front tyre slightly deteriorated (light cracking)

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyre worn across the middle of the tread

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2022 22,681 miles

Stop lamp not working rear control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyre slightly deteriorated (light cracking)

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyre worn across the middle of the tread

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2021 21,749 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2020 20,903 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 20,903 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle not closing on full right hand lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 19,254 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 19,018 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 18,624 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 18,050 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 18,040 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 17,895 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Jun 2012 16,201 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 16,147 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 16,147 miles

Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 15,474 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 11,393 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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P70 NKN is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800 in Green with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P70 NKN, 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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What year was P70 NKN registered?

P70 NKN is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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