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R199 OEL

1998 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

28,112 mi
Last recorded28,112 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN80017,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 OEL
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 28,112 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 27,552 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 27,299 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 26,895 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 25,534 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 23,442 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 22,727 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 22,720 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 22,298 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 21,712 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 20,908 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 20,100 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 19,303 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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R199 OEL is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R199 OEL, 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 R199 OEL registered?

R199 OEL is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R199 OEL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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