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R284 EFC

1998 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,563 mi
Last recorded39,563 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN80017,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 EFC
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 39,563 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 37,526 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 37,506 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2019 35,803 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 35,796 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 32,525 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 32,525 miles

Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock NOTCHY (2.1.4 (c))

Throttle operating incorrectly OPENS WHEN TURNING LEFT (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 32,525 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 27,759 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 25,117 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 24,554 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 24,554 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 23,506 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 20,789 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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R284 EFC is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R284 EFC, 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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R284 EFC is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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