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R15 TDT

1999 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

42,099 mi
Last recorded42,099 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki VN80017,501 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 TDT
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 42,099 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 42,097 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect not correct coloyr (0.1 (c))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2021 42,024 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 42,024 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 40,099 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 40,099 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 40,077 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Lower exhaust system bracket missing, but still secure.

threaded chain adjusting rod fitted wrong way round.

Pass 30 Aug 2019 37,719 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mudguard not fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Mar 2018 35,879 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 34,091 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 32,914 miles

Frame rusty in places.

Front and rear wheel spokes rusting.

Front brake lever travel long.

Suspension swing arm rusting.

Fail 17 Mar 2016 32,914 miles

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

Frame rusty in places.

Front and rear wheel spokes rusting.

Front brake lever travel long.

Suspension swing arm rusting.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 31,376 miles

areas of frame and swing arm rusting.

front brake lever travel long, but has reserve travel.

front exhaust pipe corroded.

Fail 24 Mar 2015 31,374 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

areas of frame and swing arm rusting.

front brake lever travel long, but has reserve travel.

front exhaust pipe corroded.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 30,059 miles

chain loose.

frame starting to corrode slightly in places.

front and rear brake travel(s) long.

spokes starting to rust slightly.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 27,933 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 27,933 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 27,880 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 19,113 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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R15 TDT is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R15 TDT, 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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R15 TDT is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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