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R285 YOP

1998 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,033 mi
Last recorded27,033 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN80017,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 YOP
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 27,033 miles
Fail 3 May 2025 27,033 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 23,581 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 21,016 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2021 21,004 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 20,447 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy Exhaust silencers modified. (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 20,447 miles

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 .

Pass 9 Jun 2020 20,437 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable Slight bend in bars and slightly misaligned mounts (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 20,429 miles

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))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 20,323 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 20,323 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 20,164 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 19,394 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 13,433 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 13,337 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 13,307 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 13,235 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2008 13,157 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 13,150 miles

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 13,097 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 12,845 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 12,845 miles

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.

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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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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R285 YOP is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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