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R219 WBW

1998 Kawasaki VN800

Green Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

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Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN80017,640 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 WBW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front no front mudguad fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2024

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 26,369 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 26,369 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 25,176 miles

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

Front cracking in front tyre side walls

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 25,176 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front cracking in front tyre side walls

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 24,593 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 22,558 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 21,061 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 20,903 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 20,897 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 20,327 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 20,324 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 19 May 2010 20,060 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 19,535 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 19,233 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 18,788 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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R219 WBW is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800 in Green with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R219 WBW, 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 R219 WBW registered?

R219 WBW is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 7 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R219 WBW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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