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R257 JMW

1998 Kawasaki VN800

Grey Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

43,249 mi
Last recorded43,249 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN80017,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 JMW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 43,249 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 42,629 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 41,143 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 40,572 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 34,436 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2015 34,406 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 32,913 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 32,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Pass 23 May 2009 28,348 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 25,073 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 23,781 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 21,714 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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R257 JMW is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800 in Grey with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R257 JMW, 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 R257 JMW registered?

R257 JMW is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 9 May 1998.

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