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R259 JMW

1998 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

31,674 mi
Last recorded31,674 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN80017,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 JMW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 31,674 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 31,163 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 30,625 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 29,975 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 27,325 miles

Nearside Front Inner Shock absorber has a light misting of oil misting of oil on n/s/f fork stanchion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 27,292 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 27,168 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust noisy modified exhaust but not excessive noise levels (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel hub worn, but not excessively rear hub cush drive free play but not in excess (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose loose needs adjusting (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 26,737 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 26,363 miles

Front tyre has slight perishing on side walls but not deep enough to expose a ply or cord

Pass 1 Jul 2016 25,858 miles

Front tyre has slight perishing on side walls but not deep enough to expose a ply or cord

Pass 12 Jun 2015 25,006 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 24,066 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 23,491 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 22,281 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

only one tail light working

Pass 19 May 2011 21,332 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 May 2010 20,027 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 18,017 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 16,931 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 16,346 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 15,410 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 15,410 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 12,155 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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R259 JMW is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R259 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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R259 JMW is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 17 January 1998.

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