MOT Status
ValidMileage
41,479 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Stop lamp not working switch corotion (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Clutch cable slightly frayed
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake cable excessively corroded (3.2.A1b)
front tyre aged and cracked on side walls
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
front tyre aged and cracked on side walls
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN800?
Based on 28,140 MOT tests across 2,110 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R185 KYG is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R185 KYG, 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 R185 KYG registered?
R185 KYG is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 17 February 1998.
Is R185 KYG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R185 KYG shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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