MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,033 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated
Rear Exhaust noisy Exhaust silencers modified. (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Rear sub frame fixings loose. (6.1.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside riders footrest slightly bent.
Rear Exhaust noisy Exhaust silencers modified. (8.1.1 (a))
Rear luggage carrier loose .
Handlebar deformed but serviceable Slight bend in bars and slightly misaligned mounts (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Tyre incorrect because a bias-belted tyre is fitted to the front and a cross-ply tyre is fitted to the rear (5.2.3 (a))
Handlebar deformed but serviceable Slight bend in bars and slightly misaligned mounts (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Stop lamp not working Front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nail in front tyre
Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN800?
Based on 28,140 MOT tests across 2,110 vehicles.
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R285 YOP 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 72.7%.
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 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 R285 YOP, 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 R285 YOP registered?
R285 YOP is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 19 June 1998.
Is R285 YOP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R285 YOP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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