MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,563 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
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
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
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))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN800?
Based on 28,140 MOT tests across 2,110 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R284 EFC registered?
R284 EFC is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 April 1998.
Is R284 EFC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R284 EFC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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