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R222 JRB

1998 Kawasaki VN800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,662 mi
Last recorded20,662 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN80017,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR222 JRB
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 20,662 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

SOLO RIDER AT TIME OF MOT

Fail 16 Jan 2026 20,657 miles

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

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

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

SOLO RIDER AT TIME OF MOT

Pass 3 Jan 2025 17,299 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 17,231 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 16,725 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 12,818 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 12,629 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 12,254 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 10,736 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 8,290 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 8,217 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 8,162 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 7,882 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 6,914 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 5,883 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2007 3,122 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 3,074 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 2,711 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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R222 JRB is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R222 JRB, 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 R222 JRB registered?

R222 JRB is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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